What should you do if you are the first person to come upon the scene of a collision?
Correct answer
- Notify the local police.
- Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway.
- Stop. Get medical help for the injured.
Explanation
If you are the first person to come upon the scene of a collision, the first thing you should do is pull your vehicle off the road. Do not move injured persons unless there is a danger of fire. Notify emergency officials and do not stand in traffic lanes. Ask others who have stopped to warn approaching traffic.
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