Accidents and First Aid

Questions people find hardest

Share of answers that were wrong, from learners who have answered each question at least 20 times.

• What is the correct order of the steps in the PAS protocol? 30% wrong
• In treating a burn, what must NOT be done? 24% wrong
• Why is it harder for a driver to see a child crossing between parked vehicles? 8% wrong
• While waiting for the medical services, what should be done with a conscious victim? 5% wrong

Frequently asked questions

When facing an accident with injured people, the first thing to do is…

Protect, Alert and Help (PAS) Apply the PAS protocol: Protect the scene, Alert emergency services (112), Help the injured.

At an accident scene, you find an unconscious motorcyclist still wearing a helmet. What should you do?

Keep it on unless life is at risk and call 112 The helmet should not be removed unless there is a life-threatening risk (respiratory arrest/vomiting). Generally keep it on and request specialist medical care.

For heavy bleeding from a casualty arm, the most effective action is…

Apply direct pressure and elevate the limb Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze and raise the affected limb above the heart if possible.

If a casualty is conscious but breathing with difficulty, you should…

Loosen clothing, comfortable position and call 112 Loosen their clothing, keep them calm in the most comfortable position (usually semi-sitting) and call 112.

In which environment is the risk of death greatest when a vehicle hits a pedestrian?

Outside the city, where vehicles travel faster The risk of death for a pedestrian who is hit is greatest outside the city, where vehicles travel faster and there are fewer crossings.