Emergency Procedures and First Aid on Buses Flashcards
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A passenger on your bus collapses and is unresponsive. What is your first action?
Answer: Stop the vehicle safely, call 999, and begin assessing the patient
The driver must stop the vehicle safely and call the emergency services immediately, then begin first aid assessment.
In the event of a fire on board the bus, which action should the driver take first?
Answer: Stop the bus safely, order all passengers to evacuate, and call 999
Passenger evacuation and calling the emergency services take priority over attempting to fight the fire.
Where should emergency exits on a PSV be clearly marked?
Answer: On the inside of the vehicle so passengers can locate them easily
Emergency exits must be clearly labelled on the inside of the vehicle so passengers can identify them quickly.
What should a PCV driver do if a passenger suffers a seizure on the bus?
Answer: Keep the area clear of hazards, time the seizure, and call 999 if it lasts more than 5 minutes
Clear the area around the passenger, protect their head if possible, time the seizure, and call 999 if it exceeds 5 minutes.
A passenger reports that their luggage contains a suspicious package and they have left the bus. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Do not touch the package; evacuate the vehicle and call 999 immediately
A suspicious package must not be touched; the vehicle should be evacuated and police called immediately.
How should a driver communicate an emergency evacuation instruction to passengers?
Answer: Use a calm, clear, authoritative voice on the PA or directly and open all doors
The driver should give clear, calm spoken instructions via the PA system or directly, and open all doors to facilitate evacuation.