Learn about being a first responder. When there is a car accident, you need to know how to secure the scene. This can make it easier for help to arrive, and for the people involved in the accident to walk away.
The first thing you want to do is secure your car. This means pulling it off the road and at least 100 feet away from the accident. You should also put your hazard lights on so approaching cars know that something is going on.
The second thing you want to do is call 911. Even if other cars have called, it’s a good idea to place the call because you don’t know if someone has actually called it in. be ready to tell the operator:
- The location of the crash
- The number of cars involved
- What’s going on
- Your contact information
After the 911 call, approach the accident carefully. Talk to the victims and find out what’s going on with them. Often, just knowing that help is on the way is enough to keep people calm. If they can get out of the cars, help them to do so. Otherwise, leave them in and assure them that help is going to be there soon. If a person cannot move their back or neck, don’t attempt to move them as it can result in further injuries.
Stabilize the cars, too. This means turning off the ignition and possibly moving the car out of the way so that other cars can’t potentially hit it. This may involve the help of more good Samaritans.
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