Incidents, accidents and emergencies theory test questions

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  1. Incidents, accidents and emergencies

    You have stopped in an emergency area on a motorway. How should you rejoin the carriageway?

    1. ADrive along the hard shoulder until traffic clears
    2. BSignal and join as soon as you see a small gap
    3. CUse the emergency telephone and follow the operator's advice
    4. DBuild up speed and pull straight out when clear
    Answer and reason

    C. Use the emergency telephone and follow the operator's advice. From an emergency area you must use the emergency telephone and follow the operator's advice to rejoin. Source: The Highway Code, rule 278

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  2. Incidents, accidents and emergencies

    A box falls from your car onto a motorway. You reach a place of relative safety. What should you do about the box?

    1. ALeave it in place and call 999
    2. BWait for a gap, then walk back and collect it
    3. CAsk a passenger to retrieve it while you watch traffic
    4. DReverse along the motorway until you reach it
    Answer and reason

    A. Leave it in place and call 999. Leave motorway obstructions for the emergency services; stop somewhere relatively safe and call 999. Source: The Highway Code, rule 280; The Highway Code, rule 263

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  3. Incidents, accidents and emergencies

    An adult casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally after a collision. When you start CPR, how should you give chest compressions?

    1. AGently press the upper chest once a second
    2. BPress firmly once every five seconds
    3. CPress hard and fast in the centre, about 5 to 6 cm deep
    4. DPress the chest only if you are trained
    Answer and reason

    C. Press hard and fast in the centre, about 5 to 6 cm deep. For an adult, press the centre of the chest hard and fast, about 5 to 6 cm deep and twice a second. Source: The Highway Code, Annex 7, Emergency care (Breathing)

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  4. Incidents, accidents and emergencies

    After a breakdown at night, which clothing does the Highway Code advise you to wear?

    1. AReflective clothing
    2. BAny coat, whatever its visibility
    3. CDark clothing without reflective strips
    4. DFluorescent clothing without reflection
    Answer and reason

    A. Reflective clothing. Wear reflective clothing after a breakdown at night or in poor visibility. Source: The Highway Code, rule 276

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What this topic covers

This topic considers what to do when a journey is interrupted by an incident or emergency. Work through the questions slowly and think about looking after yourself and other people.

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Sources

  1. The Highway Code: Annex 7. First aid on the road, GOV.UK
  2. The Highway Code: Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287), GOV.UK
  3. The Highway Code: Motorways (253 to 274), GOV.UK

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