Emergency Procedures on Coaches Flashcards
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What is the highway code's instruction for using hazard warning lights when a bus has broken down on a dual carriageway?
Answer: Switch on hazard warning lights immediately to warn approaching traffic — and call for recovery
When a vehicle breaks down on a dual carriageway, hazard lights should be activated immediately to warn following traffic. This is the first step before anything else, as other drivers need to be warned as quickly as possible.
What type of first aid scenario requires a PCV driver to use the recovery position?
Answer: An unconscious passenger who is breathing — to maintain airway and prevent choking
The recovery position is used for an unconscious patient who is breathing normally. It prevents the tongue from blocking the airway and allows any vomit to drain safely. A conscious patient, a patient with a suspected spinal injury, or one in cardiac arrest should not be placed in the recovery position.
What is the 'golden hour' concept and why is it relevant to PCV emergency response?
Answer: The first hour after a serious traumatic injury is critical — prompt emergency response (calling 999 quickly) maximises survival chances
The golden hour concept recognises that the first 60 minutes after a serious traumatic injury offers the best chance of survival if definitive care is provided. PCV drivers maximise this by calling 999 immediately and providing first aid without delay.
What should a driver do if a passenger has a suspected spinal or neck injury after a collision?
Answer: Do not move the passenger unless there is immediate life-threatening danger (fire) — call 999 and keep them still and calm until paramedics arrive
A suspected spinal injury must not be moved unless there is an overriding life-threat such as fire. Movement can cause permanent paralysis. Call 999, keep the patient calm and still, and provide basic reassurance until paramedics with proper equipment arrive.
What is the procedure for a driver who suspects carbon monoxide poisoning on a coach?
Answer: Ventilate immediately, stop the vehicle, evacuate all passengers to fresh air, call 999, and do not re-enter the vehicle until deemed safe
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odourless and colourless — symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea. If CO poisoning is suspected, evacuate immediately to fresh air, call 999, and do not re-enter. CO is life-threatening and effects worsen quickly in an enclosed space.
A coach has crashed and passengers are trapped. The driver is uninjured. What is the immediate priority?
Answer: Call 999 with full location and incident details — professional rescuers with proper equipment should extract trapped passengers whenever possible
When passengers are trapped, calling 999 with full details is the absolute priority. Professional rescuers have the training and equipment to extract trapped patients safely. Attempting extraction without training can worsen injuries. Provide first aid to accessible casualties while waiting.