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According to the PAS rule, which sets out the guidelines to follow in the event of an accident, what is the first action to take?

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Protecting yourself and the accident area.

The PAS rule (Protect, Alert, Assist) states that if we are victims of or witnesses to a road accident, the first guideline we must follow is to protect ourselves and the accident area so as not to worsen the possible consequences of the incident. We will then alert the health authorities and assist any injured people as far as possible.

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  • Assisting the victims.

  • Protecting yourself and the accident area.

  • Alerting the emergency services.

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