54.21. What are the correct actions a driver must take if there are casualties in a traffic accident?
UAЯкі правильні дії повинен виконати водій у тому разі, якщо в ДТП є потерпілі?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety in the most critical situation—a traffic accident with casualties. In the theoretical exam, not only knowledge of signs or maneuvers is tested, but also the understanding of the driver's primary duties when there is a threat to human life and health. The traffic rules require acting in such a way that assistance to the victims is organized as quickly as possible.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the driver's duties in the event of an accident, specifically point 2.10 (subpoint g). According to it, a driver involved in an accident must take all possible measures to provide first aid and must call an emergency (ambulance) medical team. If the driver cannot do this independently (for example, if there is no connection or additional help is needed), he must turn to those present and ensure that the victims are taken to a medical facility.
The analysis of the answer options comes down to the logic of point 2.10 (d): the correct model of behavior includes both organizing first aid within one's capabilities and calling an ambulance, so isolated actions such as "only calling" without attempting to help or "doing nothing" contradict the traffic rules. In practice, this knowledge helps the driver not to become confused after an accident, to act legally and consistently, and to save time, which is often crucial for saving lives.
Clause 2.10 [g]
In the event of involvement in a road traffic accident, the driver is obliged to: "take all possible measures to provide first aid to the victims, call an emergency (ambulance) medical team, and if it is not possible to take these measures, seek help from bystanders and send the victims to a medical facility".
Application: if there are victims in a traffic accident, the driver must organize the provision of first aid and call an ambulance, and if this is not possible—enlist the help of those present and ensure the victims are taken to a medical facility.
That is, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, if there are victims in a traffic accident, the driver is obliged both to provide/organize first aid and call the EMS, and if this is not possible—to seek help from those present and send the victims to a medical facility.
If there are injured persons in a road traffic accident, the driver’s primary duty is to care for people, not just to handle the paperwork of the incident. That is why the Traffic Rules (paragraph 2.10, subparagraph g) require the driver to act in a way that ensures assistance is provided to the victims as quickly as possible.
First of all, the driver must do everything possible to provide first aid within their abilities and the real conditions at the scene. For example, assess the victim’s condition, ensure they are in a safe position, and stop critical bleeding using available means. At the same time, it is necessary to call an emergency (ambulance) medical team, since only medical professionals can provide professional assistance and arrange for hospitalization.
If the driver objectively cannot perform these actions independently (for example, there is no communication, the driver is unable to provide assistance, or additional people are needed), they must ask those present for help and organize the transportation of the injured to a medical facility. That is, the Traffic Rules allow involving other persons and ensuring the transportation of victims when this is the only real way to quickly provide medical assistance.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2," because if there are injured persons, the driver is obliged to take possible measures to provide first aid and call an ambulance, and if this is not possible — to involve those present and organize the transportation of the injured to a medical facility.