On an N-road near Hengelo a car ends up in the verge right in front of you. The driver is trapped, responsive and bleeding from his arm. Traffic is coming from both directions. In what order do you act?
- ✓ First my own safety and marking the scene, then call 112, then give first aid
- First call 112, then park my car safely and mark the scene, then first aid
- First stop the bleeding, then park my car safely and mark the scene, then call 112
Correct answer: First my own safety and marking the scene, then call 112, then give first aid
Explanation
False — You start by raising the alarm. First you make sure you are safe, look out for others involved and mark the scene; only then do you call 112 and give first aid
Why learners get this wrong
- You start by raising the alarm. First you make sure you are safe, look out for others involved and mark the scene; only then do you call 112 and give first aid
- You start with first aid. It comes last: first your own safety, others involved and marking, then calling 112; otherwise you become a victim on the carriageway yourself
Topic: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
Read the rule: Core: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
Sections
- Challenge: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- The model: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- Core: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- Why it matters: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- Active recall: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- Teach back: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order
- Memory hook: Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence — and the PAMAN order