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Following the report of a woman who panicked, crushing a student between two cars, AsiaOne Motoring approached the Automobile Association of Singapore (AA) for some pointers on how drivers can keep calm and help the situation.
A spokesperson from AA pointed out that shock suffered by the driver involved in an accident often results in confusion.
This could lead to a state of mind where the driver is not sure what he is supposed to do next.
Here are some important tips to keep in mind:
Stop your vehicle
Stop your vehicle, not only because you are required by law to stop at the scene of the accident, but also because this may prevent more injuries.
Provide or call for medical assistance
Remain calm. If anyone is injured, the first priority is to immediately call for an ambulance and the police.
If you are trained to do so, provide first aid. Do not move any vehicles and/or persons unless instructed by the police.
Warn other motorists
For non-injury accidents, you can move the accident vehicles to a safe place if the accident vehicles are obstructing traffic or if is posing a hazard to other road users.
For accidents with injury/death, vehicles are not to be moved unless instructed by the police. Use vehicle breakdown signs, lights, reflectors to warn other road users of the accident.
Woman hits student, screams before pinning her between 2 vehicles
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