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Emergency & Breakdown Procedures Flashcards

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  1. When a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should the driver do FIRST after pulling onto the hard shoulder?

    Answer: Switch on hazard warning lights

    Switching on hazard warning lights is the immediate first step to alert other road users to the stationary vehicle.

  2. Why should warning triangles NOT be placed when broken down on a motorway?

    Answer: Walking on a motorway to place them is extremely dangerous

    Placing warning triangles requires walking on the motorway, which exposes the driver to extreme risk from high-speed traffic.

  3. Where should vehicle occupants wait after a breakdown on a motorway?

    Answer: Behind the safety barrier away from the carriageway

    Behind the safety barrier is the safest position, protecting occupants if another vehicle strikes the broken-down vehicle.

  4. A tyre blows out at motorway speed. What is the correct initial response?

    Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow gradually

    Maintaining a firm grip and gradual deceleration prevents the vehicle from spinning or overturning caused by abrupt inputs after a blowout.

  5. What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.

  6. If you discover your vehicle is on fire while driving, what should you do FIRST?

    Answer: Pull over safely, switch off the engine, and get everyone away from the vehicle

    Evacuating all occupants is the absolute first priority; the vehicle can be replaced but lives cannot.

  7. After a road traffic accident involving injury, within what time must a driver report it to the police if details could not be exchanged at the scene?

    Answer: 24 hours

    Under the Road Traffic Act, a driver must report a personal injury accident to the police within 24 hours if they were unable to exchange details at the scene.