Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 385 / 626

¿Qué es lo primero que debemos hacer ante un accidente de tráfico?

What is the first thing you must do at a road accident?

AProtegernos a nosotros mismos.Protect yourself.
BProteger el lugar del accidente.Protect the accident scene.
CProteger a los heridos.Protect the injured.

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AProtegernos a nosotros mismos.Protect yourself.

Explanation

At an accident, follow the PAS rule: protect, alert and help. The first thing is to protect yourself: stop in a safe place, put on your vest and signal your vehicle, because a helper who gets hit helps nobody. Then protect the scene and look after the injured.

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