You arrive first at a road traffic collision on a blind bend at night. A patient is shouting from inside the car, and traffic is still moving past

Question

You arrive first at a road traffic collision on a blind bend at night. A patient is shouting from inside the car, and traffic is still moving past the scene. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Position safely, request police and fire, and protect the scene before patient contact

Answer

Ask bystanders to stand in the road and wave traffic down

Answer

Run directly to the car because the patient is conscious

Answer

Park beyond the bend without warning lights

Answer

Begin extrication before hazards are controlled

Roadside scene safety — DipIMC MCQ

You arrive first at a road traffic collision on a blind bend at night. A patient is shouting from inside the car, and traffic is still moving past the scene. What is the most appropriate immediate action?