62.13. What are the correct actions a trolleybus driver must take if there are casualties in a road traffic accident?
UAЯкі правильні дії повинен виконати водій тролейбуса у тому разі, якщо в ДТП є потерпілі?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety and the correct behavior of a driver after a traffic accident. In a real accident, the primary concern is not documenting the circumstances, but preserving the life and health of people. Therefore, knowledge of the correct sequence of actions when there are injured persons directly affects the exam result and safe driving practice.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the driver's duties in the event of an accident, specifically the requirements of clause 2.10 [g]. According to this clause, the driver (including the trolleybus driver) must take all possible measures to provide first aid to the injured and ensure that an emergency (ambulance) medical team is called. If it is impossible to perform these actions, it is necessary to involve bystanders and organize the transportation of the injured to a medical facility in order not to lose critical time.
The analysis of the answer options in the theoretical exam ticket is logical: the action "only call an ambulance" is correct but incomplete, as the Traffic Rules also require feasible first aid. The statement "take first aid measures" is also correct, but without calling medical professionals, it does not fully meet the requirements of clause 2.10 [g]. The option "take no action" contradicts the traffic rules and the basic duties of a driver in an accident with injured persons, and is therefore incorrect.
Clause 2.10 [g]
According to the Traffic Rules, in the event of involvement in a road traffic accident, the driver is obliged to: “take all possible measures to provide pre-medical assistance to the injured, call an emergency (ambulance) medical team, and if it is not possible to take these measures, seek help from bystanders and send the injured to a medical facility.”
This subclause directly defines the primary actions of the driver (including a trolleybus driver) specifically in an accident with casualties: provide pre-medical assistance and ensure the calling/transportation of the injured to a medical facility.
Clause 2.10 [v]
According to the Traffic Rules, in the event of involvement in a road traffic accident, the driver is obliged to: “notify the authority or authorized unit of the National Police about the road traffic accident, record the names and addresses of witnesses, and wait for the arrival of police officers.”
This subclause applies, in particular, in the case of an accident with casualties, as it requires mandatory notification of the police and further actions until the arrival of police officers.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2," given that, according to the Traffic Rules, in an accident with casualties, the driver is obliged to organize the provision of pre-medical assistance/call an ambulance (or ensure the transportation of the injured to a medical facility) and notify the National Police.
If the trolleybus driver is involved in a traffic accident and there are injured persons, their primary duty is not to document the incident, but to save lives. The rules require acting so that the victims receive the necessary assistance as quickly as possible.
First of all, the driver must do what can be done directly at the scene: take possible measures to provide pre-medical assistance to the injured. For example, check the person's condition, stop obvious bleeding with available means, ensure a safe position until the arrival of medical personnel, without causing additional harm.
At the same time or immediately after, the driver is obliged to call an emergency (ambulance) medical team. If circumstances do not allow the driver to perform these actions independently (no communication, the driver cannot safely approach the injured, etc.), then it is necessary to ask those present for help and organize the transportation of the injured to a medical facility.
Thus, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2," since in the event of an accident with injured persons, the driver must provide feasible pre-medical assistance and ensure an ambulance is called (or organize help through others and transportation to the hospital if unable to do so personally).