Emergency Procedures, Accidents, and Fire Safety Flashcards

You stop on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions. Where should your three warning triangles go?

Answer: One within 10 feet of the rear, one about 100 feet behind, and one about 100 feet ahead

On a two-way road, devices go within 10 feet of the traffic side, about 100 feet behind, and about 100 feet ahead to warn traffic from both directions.

On a one-way or divided highway, where should the warning devices be placed?

Answer: 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

On divided or one-way roads, all devices go behind the vehicle at about 10, 100, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.

If the vehicle is stopped just beyond a hill or curve that blocks the view, how far back should the rear warning device be placed?

Answer: Anywhere from 100 to 500 feet back so drivers get enough warning

When a hill, curve, or obstruction hides the vehicle, move the back device 100 to 500 feet back to give enough warning.

How should you carry warning triangles while walking back to set them out?

Answer: Hold them between yourself and oncoming traffic so drivers can see you

Holding devices between you and oncoming traffic makes you more visible to approaching drivers.

An injured person at a crash scene is lying near the wreck. When should you move them?

Answer: Only if there is danger from fire or passing traffic

Do not move a severely injured person unless they are in danger from fire or passing traffic.

What is the recommended first-aid method to stop heavy bleeding until help arrives?

Answer: Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound

Direct pressure on the wound is the standard first step to control bleeding.

While waiting for emergency help, how should you treat an injured person who may be going into shock?

Answer: Keep them warm

Keeping an injured person warm helps prevent and reduce the effects of shock.