Emergencies · First Aid

10 questions · Based on public Transport WA materials · English explanations and handbook references

Q0024Quiz 1

What is the meaning of this sign?

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Answer: C

This sign means the parking bay is reserved only for vehicles displaying a current ACROD (disability) parking permit.

📖 Reference: 3.8 — Traffic Signs. Signs are installed along our roads to make them safer for all users. Regulatory signs control traffic and must be obeyed; warning signs (diamond-shaped) alert you to hazards ahead.

Q0037Quiz 2

What should you do if a head-on collision seems likely?

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Answer: B

If a head-on collision seems possible: brake hard and steer toward an open area to avoid crashing into the oncoming vehicle.

📖 Reference: 4.2.5 — Possible head-on collision. If a head-on collision seems likely: brake firmly without skidding, give the oncoming vehicle all the room you can, and look for an avenue of escape.

Q0065Quiz 3

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

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Answer: C

If the vehicle catches fire: stop immediately and turn off the ignition.

📖 Reference: 4.2.10 — Car fire. If your vehicle catches fire: slow down and stop and turn off the ignition; get passengers out and away from the fire; call for help.

Q0118Quiz 4

What should you do if your accelerator is stuck?

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Answer: A

If the accelerator is stuck: press the clutch or shift to neutral, then brake to stop.

📖 Reference: 4.2.3 — A stuck accelerator. If your accelerator is stuck: depress the clutch or select ‘NEUTRAL’, apply firm pressure on the brakes without locking the wheels, and pull off the road safely.

Q0157Quiz 6

What should you do if your brakes fail while you are driving?

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Answer: A

Brake failure: downshift and gently pull the handbrake.

📖 Reference: 4.2.4 — Brake failure. If your brakes fail: pump the brake pedal hard and fast, move to a lower gear, gently apply the park brake, and move to the side of the road.

Q0185Quiz 7

Is it an offence not to give way to an emergency vehicle?

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Answer: A

Failure to yield to emergency vehicles using sirens or flashing lights is illegal.

📖 Reference: 3.1.3 — Passing incident response vehicles. It is an offence not to give way to an emergency vehicle. Slow down and, if safe to do so, move over when passing stationary incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights (Slow Down, Move Over – SLOMO).

Q0219Quiz 8

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is using a siren or flashing lights?

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Answer: C

Emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights: when safe, pull over to the left or right to yield.

📖 Reference: 3.1.3 — Passing incident response vehicles. It is an offence not to give way to an emergency vehicle. Slow down and, if safe to do so, move over when passing stationary incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights (Slow Down, Move Over – SLOMO).

Q0244Quiz 9

What is the best way to control bleeding from a wound?

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Answer: B

Stop bleeding: apply direct pressure to the wound.

📖 Reference: 4.3.1 — When the injured person is bleeding. To stop external bleeding: apply direct pressure to the wound, using whatever is available (your hands or an item of clothing), then bandage it.

Q0294Quiz 10

What is the first thing you should do when you assist at a crash scene?

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Answer: C

When you arrive to assist at an accident, first check the scene for any danger.

📖 Reference: 4.3 — First Aid (DRSABCD). Follow the DRSABCD action plan: first check for DANGER before approaching the injured person. The first few minutes after a crash are vital.

Q0325Quiz 11

What should you do when there is an emergency vehicle in your immediate vicinity? (Select all that apply)

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Answer: A,B,C

Official answer (multi-select: all three): do not panic, confirm where the emergency vehicle is coming from and yield; move left if you can; if you cannot move left, slow down or stop and let the emergency vehicle go around.

📖 Reference: 3.1.3 — Passing incident response vehicles. It is an offence not to give way to an emergency vehicle. Slow down and, if safe to do so, move over when passing stationary incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights (Slow Down, Move Over – SLOMO).