Incidents, accidents and emergencies

You stop to help at a crash scene. What is the best way to deal with danger first?

Light a cigarette to help you stay calm
Start moving the vehicles off the road
Switch off all engines, warn other traffic and stop anyone from smoking
Correct
Collect the drivers' insurance details before anything else

Why?

Annex 7 of The Highway Code says the first step is to deal with danger. Switch off all engines, warn other traffic, and make sure nobody smokes, because spilt fuel can catch fire easily. Making the scene safe protects the casualties and everyone helping.

Highway Code rule Annex 7

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