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Incidents and emergencies theory test questions
Accidents, first aid, breakdowns and crossings. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 28 questions on this topic.
The red lights are flashing at a level crossing. What should you do?
Answer: Stop behind the white line and wait
Never try to beat the barriers and never stop on the crossing.
Never try to beat the barriers and never stop on the crossing.
Your vehicle stalls on a level crossing. What should you do first?
Answer: Get everyone out and clear of the crossing, then call the signal operator
Move away from the crossing and the track, and phone the number on the crossing sign.
Move away from the crossing and the track, and phone the number on the crossing sign.
You arrive at a crash scene with injured people. What should you do first?
Answer: Warn other traffic, switch off engines and call the emergency services
Making the area safe and getting help matters more than moving people, which can make injuries worse.
Making the area safe and getting help matters more than moving people, which can make injuries worse.
When should you remove a motorcyclist's helmet after a crash?
Answer: Only if it is essential, for example to keep their airway open
Removing a helmet can worsen a neck or spinal injury, so only do it if it is vital for breathing.
Removing a helmet can worsen a neck or spinal injury, so only do it if it is vital for breathing.
Your car breaks down on a motorway. Should you put a warning triangle behind it?
Answer: No, never use a warning triangle on a motorway
On a motorway it is too dangerous. Use the emergency phone and your hazard lights instead.
On a motorway it is too dangerous. Use the emergency phone and your hazard lights instead.
Your vehicle breaks down on an ordinary road. How far back should you place a warning triangle?
Answer: At least 45 metres behind your vehicle on the same side of the road
Do not use it on a bend or where it would be a danger. Never use a warning triangle on a motorway.
Do not use it on a bend or where it would be a danger. Never use a warning triangle on a motorway.
What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in a road accident?
Answer: Stop, switch off the engine and put on your hazard lights
You must stop if you are involved in an accident that causes damage or injury.
You must stop if you are involved in an accident that causes damage or injury.
What information must you give after an accident causing damage?
Answer: Your name and address, the vehicle owner's name and address and the registration number
Give them to anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask. Also exchange insurance details where you can.
Give them to anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask. Also exchange insurance details where you can.
You have had an accident and no one is injured. If you do not give your details at the scene, what must you do?
Answer: Report it to the police as soon as possible and within 24 hours
If you cannot exchange details, report it to the police within 24 hours.
If you cannot exchange details, report it to the police within 24 hours.
Which number should you call for the emergency services?
Answer: 999 or 112
Give your location and tell them if anyone is injured.
Give your location and tell them if anyone is injured.
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