DVSA Incidents, Accidents and First Aid 2

Question 1

You must report a collision to the police within how many days if no officer was present?

Accepted Answer

5 days

Answer

Under UK law, if a collision involves injury to another person and no police officer is at the scene, you must report it to a police station within 24 hours — but the legal maximum is 5 days.

Question 2

After a collision where another person is injured, what document must you provide to anyone with reasonable grounds to ask for it?

Accepted Answer

Your insurance certificate

Answer

You are legally required to produce a valid certificate of insurance to anyone who has reasonable grounds to request it following a collision.

Question 3

You are involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle but the owner is absent. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Leave a note with your contact details and report to police within 24 hours

Answer

If the other vehicle's owner is not present, you must leave your contact details and report the collision to a police station within 24 hours.

Question 4

A casualty at a crash scene is in shock. Which of these symptoms would you expect?

Accepted Answer

Rapid, weak pulse and pale, cold, clammy skin

Answer

Shock is characterised by a rapid, weak pulse, pale and clammy skin, rapid breathing, and a feeling of faintness.

Question 5

What does the hazard warning triangle do at a breakdown or collision scene?

Accepted Answer

It warns approaching traffic of the hazard ahead

Answer

A hazard warning triangle placed on the road warns approaching drivers of the stationary vehicle or hazard ahead, giving them more time to react.

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DVSA Incidents, Accidents and First Aid 2