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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 54 / 626

Siempre que sea posible, ¿cómo hay que inmovilizar un vehículo implicado en un accidente?

Whenever possible, how should a vehicle involved in an accident be immobilised?

  • ACon calzos u otro objeto que sirva para eso.With wheel chocks or another object that serves the purpose.
  • BApagando el motor y poniendo el freno de mano.By switching off the engine and applying the handbrake.
  • CDesconectando los terminales de la batería.By disconnecting the battery terminals.
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Correct answer

  • BApagando el motor y poniendo el freno de mano.By switching off the engine and applying the handbrake.
Explanation

To stop the damaged vehicle from moving or catching fire, you must switch off the engine by turning off the ignition and apply the handbrake. Chocks are not the first step and are not always available, and handling the battery takes time and can be dangerous.

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