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If you witness an accident, what is the first thing you should do as a general rule?

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Stop in a safe place and correctly signal the obstacle created.

If you witness an accident where help has not yet been organised, you should stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal it to prevent further accidents. You should stay calm, avoid moving the injured as far as possible, and act according to the P. A. S rule (protect, alert, assist).

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  • Immediately remove the injured from the vehicle.

  • Urgently transport the injured to a medical centre.

  • Stop in a safe place and correctly signal the obstacle created.

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