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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 196 / 626

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Siempre que sea posible, ¿cómo debe inmovilizar un vehículo que se ha visto implicado en un accidente?

Whenever possible, how should you immobilise a vehicle that has been involved in an accident?

  • ACon unos calzos o con cualquier elemento que sirva como tal.With wheel chocks or anything that can be used as one.
  • BCortando el contacto y echando el freno de mano.By switching off the ignition and applying the handbrake.
  • CDesconectando los bornes de la batería.By disconnecting the battery terminals.
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Correct answer

  • BCortando el contacto y echando el freno de mano.By switching off the ignition and applying the handbrake.
Explanation

After an accident, the vehicle is immobilised by switching off the ignition, which reduces the risk of fire, and applying the handbrake so that it does not move.

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