CPC Emergency & Breakdown Procedures 3

Question 1

A vehicle breaks down on a level crossing and cannot be moved. What should the driver do IMMEDIATELY?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all occupants, move them well clear, and use the crossing emergency phone to contact the signaller

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Stay in the vehicle and call a recovery service

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Try repeatedly to restart the vehicle to move it off the crossing

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Place warning triangles on both sides of the crossing

Question 2

Your vehicle is leaking diesel onto the road after an incident. Who should you notify?

Accepted Answer

The police, and the Environment Agency if the spillage may reach a watercourse

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Your employer only

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The local council highways department only

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Your insurance company only

Question 3

What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire in a vehicle cab?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher

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Water extinguisher

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Foam extinguisher

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Wet chemical extinguisher

Question 4

A driver smells strong fumes inside the cab whilst driving. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place, leave the vehicle, and investigate the source before continuing

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Open the windows and continue to the destination

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Switch on the air conditioning to dilute the fumes

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Increase speed to improve cab ventilation

Question 5

When must a driver submit an incident report to their employer following a road traffic collision?

Accepted Answer

As soon as practicable after any incident, as required by the operator

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Only if the driver was at fault for the collision

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Only if the vehicle requires repair costing more than a set threshold

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Only when formally requested by the police or DVSA

Question 6

What does 'duty of care' require of a professional driver at the scene of an emergency incident?

Accepted Answer

A legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent harm to others

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The driver must personally pay for any damage they caused

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A requirement to administer first aid to every injured person

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An obligation to remain at the scene until the police formally release them

Question 7

A passenger on a bus becomes seriously ill during a journey. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Stop safely, call 999, and provide what assistance is possible until help arrives

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Complete the journey and arrange medical assistance at the destination

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Ask the passenger to contact their own doctor by phone

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Ask other passengers to help and continue driving to keep to schedule