Dallah Test First Aid and Emergencies — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the emergency number to call for traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia?
- 999 (Correct answer)
- 911
- 998
- 997
Correct answer: 999
The unified emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 999 for traffic/police emergencies. The number 997 is for ambulance services, and 998 is for civil defense/fire. However, 911 is now also active as a unified emergency number in Saudi Arabia.
Question 2: What is the first action you should take at the scene of a road accident?
- Move the injured immediately
- Ensure your own safety and the safety of the scene before approaching casualties (Correct answer)
- Take photographs for social media
- Drive away to avoid involvement
Correct answer: Ensure your own safety and the safety of the scene before approaching casualties
Your first priority at an accident scene is ensuring safety: park safely away from the scene, activate hazard lights, assess for hazards (fire, fuel leak, live traffic), and warn approaching vehicles before providing assistance to casualties.
Question 3: If a vehicle catches fire while driving, what should you do?
- Open the hood to check the engine
- Pull over safely, turn off the engine, evacuate all occupants away from the vehicle, and call emergency services (Correct answer)
- Continue driving to the nearest garage
- Pour water on the fire immediately
Correct answer: Pull over safely, turn off the engine, evacuate all occupants away from the vehicle, and call emergency services
In a vehicle fire: safely pull over, turn off the engine (stops fuel flow), evacuate everyone at least 30 meters away (risk of explosion), call 998 (fire) and 997 (ambulance). Use a fire extinguisher only if the fire is small and you can do so safely.
Question 4: What is the correct position for an unconscious but breathing accident victim?
- Sitting upright
- Recovery position (on their side) to keep the airway clear (Correct answer)
- Flat on their back
- Standing with support
Correct answer: Recovery position (on their side) to keep the airway clear
An unconscious breathing person should be placed in the recovery position (on their side) to prevent choking on vomit or saliva and keep the airway open. Do not move them if spinal injury is suspected unless they are in immediate danger.
Question 5: What is the most common cause of road deaths in Saudi Arabia?
- Vehicle defects
- Excessive speeding (Correct answer)
- Bad weather
- Road design
Correct answer: Excessive speeding
Excessive speeding is consistently the leading cause of road fatalities in Saudi Arabia. Saudi traffic authorities emphasize speed management through the Saher system, speed limits, and public awareness campaigns to reduce speed-related deaths.
Question 6: What should you do if someone is bleeding heavily from a wound after an accident?
- Apply a tourniquet immediately
- Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth and elevate the injured area above the heart if possible (Correct answer)
- Pour cold water on the wound
- Remove any objects embedded in the wound
Correct answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth and elevate the injured area above the heart if possible
For heavy bleeding: apply firm direct pressure using a clean cloth or bandage, maintain pressure continuously, and elevate the injured limb above heart level if possible. Do NOT remove embedded objects. Call 997 for ambulance immediately.
Dallah Test First Aid and Emergencies
What is the emergency number to call for traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia?