Driver Actions After a Road Traffic Accident
The essentials
This topic presents the general sequence of driver actions after a road traffic accident. Priorities are human safety, preventing additional danger at the scene, calling necessary assistance and services, and completing the further actions required by law.
What to remember
After a road traffic accident, first stop the vehicle, do not leave the scene, switch on the hazard warning lights and make sure a second collision is not created. Assess casualties, call ambulance and police where necessary, provide possible first aid and preserve traces of the incident insofar as this does not endanger traffic. The exact procedure may depend on the circumstances, so in exam questions follow the legally prescribed sequence.
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According to the RA Law "On Ensuring Road Traffic Safety," an emergency situation is considered:
- A situation caused by the action and/or inaction of a traffic participant, during which a real danger of a road traffic accident is created.
- A situation caused by the action and/or inaction of a traffic participant and/or regulator, during which a real danger of a road traffic accident is created.
The correct answer: A situation caused by the action and/or inaction of a traffic participant and/or regulator, during which a real danger of a road traffic accident is created.
The correct answer is “A situation caused by the action and/or inaction of a traffic participant and/or regulator, during which a real danger of a road traffic accident is created.”. The correct option must satisfy every element of the definition, not merely its general idea.
Drivers of public vehicles may use sound signals:
- To gain advantage over other traffic participants.
- In residential areas to warn other drivers of intention to horn.
- When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.
- In all cases.
The correct answer: When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.
The correct answer is “When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.”. The signal must match the manoeuvre and be given in time, but it does not by itself create priority. Remember: a signal communicates intention; it does not grant priority.
Audible signals may be used only:
- In residential areas to warn other drivers of the intention to overtake.
- When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.
- In both cases.
The correct answer: When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.
The correct answer is “When necessary to prevent a road traffic accident.”. The signal must match the manoeuvre and be given in time, but it does not by itself create priority. Remember: a signal communicates intention; it does not grant priority.
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