Accidents and First Aid
In which of these cases is a driver exempt from the duty to assist victims?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A When they are in a hurry to get to work
- ✓ When authorities are already present or helping poses a risk to their safety
- C When they did not cause the accident
- D When it is night-time
Why this is the correct answer
A driver is exempt from assisting when the authorities are already present at the scene, or if their help is clearly unnecessary or poses a risk to their own safety.
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