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Rules of the Road

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Correct behaviour at the scene of an incident

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What to do if you arrive at the scene of an incident

Dos 3 Don’ts 7

Do remain calm. Don’t panic – assess the situation before taking action.

Do switch off the engine and apply the handbrake.

Don’t stay at the scene if there are enough people helping and keeping it under control.

Don’t get injured yourself – park your vehicle safely out of the way.

Do use a reflective advance-warning triangle if available, except on a motorway.

Do switch on hazard warning lights and parking lights.

Don’t move an injured person unless there is a risk of fire or of the vehicle turning over.

Do make sure you are safe as you try to help others.

Don’t attempt to lift a car off an injured person without help.

Extracted from the RSA Rules of the Road, Revision 9, May 2026. Source PDF · reuse permission unconfirmed.