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Protect, alert and assist.
The PAS rule, meaning "Protect, Alert and Assist", is a fundamental guide to help people remember the essential actions to take when faced with a road accident. The meaning and importance of each stage are as follows: Protect: The first priority at an accident scene is everyone's safety, including witnesses and injured people. Alert: After protecting the area, the next important action is to alert the emergency services, such as the police and medical assistance, by calling the appropriate emergency number. Assist: Once the scene has been protected and the emergency services alerted, assistance can be provided to injured people if it is safe to do so.
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