The

Young
Driver
Emergency
Checklist
The essential reference guide for when you need it!

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Once you have passed your test and Unfortunately in circumstances such as
you’re exploring your new found these, you may not be thinking as clearly
freedom, would you know what to do if as you normally would, but thanks to The
you were involved in an accident, what Young Driver Emergency Checklist help is
information you would need to collect for always at hand.
your insurance company or what to do if
you breakdown? We strongly advise that you keep
this booklet in your glovebox, so
you always know what to do in the
event of an emergency.

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and insurance company, so you
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case of an emergency.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Make sure you have Simply add ICE
someone clearly listed (In Case of
on your mobile phone Emergency) along
that can be contacted with a name and
if an emergency telephone number
arises. of the individual. For
example, “ICE Mum”
or “ICE Andy”.

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Regular Vehicle
Safety Checks
REMEMBER
P.O.W.E.R!
We can all forget to do important things from time to time but it’s
essential that you carry out regular checks on your vehicle to ensure that
you stay safe on our roads. Here is a simple list of things to check on a
weekly basis. Just remember the acronym ‘POWER’.

‘P’ stands for PETROL (fuel)

Always use the correct fuel.

Consider only partially filling up the tank, unless of course you

have a long drive ahead of you. Driving on a full tank of fuel is
not as economical.

‘O’ stands for OIL

Check your oil levels
when the car is cold.
VIDEO
Scan me and
find out how to
correctly check
your oil levels.

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‘W’ stands for WATER
Screen wash – Ensure that
your screen wash is topped VIDEO
up correctly. Consider using
a higher concentration mix Scan me and
during the winter or use the find out how to
ready mixed formula that correctly check
you can buy from the shops. your engine
coolant levels.
Washers – Check that the
jets aren’t blocked and
Coolant – Ensure that your coolant levels
your washers are working
are always correct. You may need to
correctly.
increase the levels of anti-freeze during
the winter months.

‘E’ stands for ELECTRICS

Lights - Make sure your lights are clean and check the bulbs regularly to
ensure they are all working correctly.

‘R’ stands for RUBBER

Wiper blades – Check for
any splits or damage that may VIDEO
leave streaks when in use.
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Tyres - Ensure your tyres are find out how to
correctly inflated and have correctly check
suitable tread depth. Consider the tread depth
replacing your tyres before the on your tyres.
winter months as you’ll need
a decent tread depth in wet
conditions. Remember that if you’re carrying a heavy load you will need
to adjust your tyre pressures accordingly.

Tyre pressures – Make regular checks especially in the cold weather as

this will cause your tyre pressure to fall. Check out page 2 to find out how
to check your tyre pressures.

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ROAD
Collisions
If you’ve been involved in a collision, you may find that you are not thinking
as clearly as you normally would. However, it’s vital that you try to gather as
much information as you can at the scene, as this will assist your claim later
on.

Make sure you always have the following items in your glovebox to
record any information:

Pen Paper Disposable camera

(if your mobile phone is not capable of taking photographs)

What to do if you’re
involved in a collision
You MUST ALWAYS STOP after a The police should also be called if the
collision, no matter how minor you car accident is blocking the road.
think it may be. If you hit a parked
car, for example, and there is nobody Avoid saying sorry or accepting
around, you should leave your details blame until you know precisely what
on the windscreen. happened, as it could count against
you later on.
Turn your car’s engine OFF.
Report the collision to the police
Turn on your hazard lights to alert within 24 hours. Failure to do so could
other road users. result in a fine, penalty points or even
disqualification.
Call the emergency services as soon
as possible if someone has been
injured.

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What information do I need to collect?
Checklist Injuries – Has anyone obtained
any injuries?
Contact details – Names, addresses and
Lights – Were the other drivers using
telephone numbers of everyone involved
headlights and/or indicators?
(all drivers, passengers, pedestrians and
witnesses). Weather – Make a note of the weather,
visibility and lighting conditions.
Insurance – Collect insurance details
from all drivers involved. Find out if Description of the accident – Try to
they are the registered keeper of the note down a full description of what
vehicle, and if not, find out who is, and happened including sketches of the
make a note of their name and address. vehicles’ positioning, estimated speed
of the vehicles involved etc.
Time and date – of the collision.
Road type – Make a note of any road
Vehicle details – Registration
markings and signals. Was the road
number, make, model, colour, number
surface loose? Was the ground wet? Was
of passengers, modifications of all vehicles
the road narrow? Did it have restricted
involved.
views?
Damage – Make a note of any damage
Camera – If you have a camera, take
to each of the vehicles involved.
some photographs of the scene.

What to do if you’re first on the scene

Do’s Don’ts
Turn your hazard lights on and stay calm. Put yourself in danger.
Check that engines are switched off. Move injured people from
their vehicles unless absolutely
Make sure that nobody is smoking. necessary (such as danger of
Call the emergency services and give your fire or explosion).
location and the details of any casualties. Use a mobile phone close to
Use the emergency roadside phone when calling flammable cargo.
from a motorway. If you do use a mobile, check Remove a motorcyclist’s
your location using markers on the hard shoulder. helmet unless absolutely
Move the walking wounded to safety. essential.
Remain at the scene until the emergency
services arrive.
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BASIC
FIRST AID Always carry a first aid kit in your
vehicle. You can do a number of
things to help save a life, even if
Call 999 or 112 you have had no training.

DO NOT put yourself in danger. DO try to make them warm and as

comfortable as you can, but avoid
DO NOT move casualties from their unnecessary movement.
vehicles unless absolutely necessary.
DO keep reassuring the casualty.
DO NOT remove a motorcyclist’s helmet
unless it is essential. Always remember that the casualty may
be suffering from shock.
DO NOT give casualties anything to eat
or drink. If possible try not to leave casualties alone
or let them wander into the path of other
traffic.
Not Breathing
Remember the letters D R A B C Bleeding
D - Danger – Check that you are not Check for anything that may be in the
putting yourself in danger. wound, such as glass or debris.
R - Response – Try to get a response
by asking questions and gently shaking Apply firm pressure over the wound
their shoulders. if nothing is embedded.
A - Airway – If they are unconscious, If the wound has something
check their airway is open and clear. To embedded, do not press on the object
open the airway, place one hand on the - build up padding on either side of
forehead and gently tilt their head back, it. Fasten a pad to the wound with a
then lift the chin using 2 fingers only.
bandage or length of cloth. Use the
B - Breathing – Keeping the airway cleanest material available.
open, check to see if the breathing is
normal. Look along their chest, and listen If a limb is bleeding, but not broken,
and feel for breaths on your cheek for up raise it above the level of the heart
to 10 seconds. to reduce the flow of blood. Any
C - Compressions – If they are not restriction of blood circulation for more
breathing, start chest compressions than a short time could cause long-
immediately. term injuries.
Place one hand on the centre of their

Burns
chest. Place the heel of your other
hand on top of the first and interlock
your fingers, keeping your fingers off
their ribs.
Cool the burn by dousing it with
Lean directly over their chest and
press down vertically about 5-6cm. clean, cold water or similar non-toxic
Release the pressure, but don’t liquid for at least 10 minutes.
remove your hands. Do not try to remove anything sticking
Give compressions at a rate of 100- to the burn.
120 per minute until help arrives.

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 WHAT TO DO IF
you Breakdown
Stay safe – If possible get your vehicle off the road and to a safe place.

Engine – Switch off your engine.

Hazard lights – Turn on your hazard warning lights.

Be seen – If you have a reflective jacket, put it on.

Be aware – If your vehicle is in danger of being hit by other traffic, get everyone out of
the car and to a safe place.

Lights – If visibility is poor or it is dark, keep your sidelights on.

Warning triangle – If it is safe to do so (and you have one), put a warning triangle on
your side of the road at least 45 metres (50 yards) behind your broken down vehicle.
Take great care when doing this.

Do not stand (or let anybody else stand), between your vehicle and oncoming traffic.

Call for help – use your mobile phone or find the nearest phone to call for help.

Stay in your vehicle – If safe to do so, stay in your vehicle and wait for help to arrive.
Lock your doors if you feel unsafe.

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What to do if you
Breakdown on the
Motorway
If you breakdown on a motorway, follow these safety tips to
reduce the risk to both yourself and other drivers.

Move to safety – Pull onto the hard Contact the Highways Agency –
shoulder and park as far to the left as If possible use the nearest emergency
possible, with your wheels turned to the roadside phone rather than a mobile
left. If possible stop near an emergency phone as the operator will be able to
roadside phone. pin-point your exact location.
Hazard warning lights – Leave your Roadside markers – Look for these
sidelights on and turn your hazard markers which are spaced at 10 metre
warning lights on. intervals on the hard shoulder. These will
show you the direction to the nearest
Exit on the left – Make sure that you emergency phone.
and your passengers leave your vehicle
immediately via the left-hand door. Keep a safe distance – As you wait for
help to arrive, stay well away from the
Animals – Leave animals in the vehicle carriageway and hard shoulder.
or in an emergency keep them under full
control on the verge. Stay out of your vehicle – Don’t get
back into the vehicle. Wait behind the
Be seen – If you have a reflective jacket crash barrier and away from the
make sure you wear it. traffic. If you feel you may be at risk
Warning triangles – DO NOT use a from another person, return to your
warning triangle on the hard shoulder. vehicle via the left-hand door, fasten
your seatbelt and lock all doors. But
make sure you leave the vehicle as soon
as you feel the risk has passed.

If you can’t get to a Re-joining the

roadside phone carriageway
If you’re unable to get to the nearest Build up speed on the hard shoulder
roadside phone: before re-joining the carriageway.
Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on. Look for a safe gap in the traffic before
re-joining.
Switch on your hazard warning lights.
Be aware of other vehicles that may be
If you have a mobile phone dial 999 stationary on the hard shoulder.
or 112 and tell the emergency services
where you are. Have a look around you
for any signs or roadside markers that
may help to locate you.

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 WINTER
DRIVING
Before you set off Winter Emergency Kit
Windscreen – Always make sure your
Checklist
windscreen is clear of any snow, ice
and condensation BEFORE setting off Make sure that you are fully
on your journey. prepared when driving in the winter,
especially on long journeys. Your
Fuel – Ensure that you have plenty of winter emergency kit should include
fuel for your journey. the following:
Mobile phone – Fully charge your
mobile phone – but don’t use it TICK
whilst driving. Ice scraper and de-icer
Drinks and snacks – Take some food
and a warm drink in a flask in case of an Bottle of screen wash
emergency.
Clothing – Pack some warm clothing
Torch and spare batteries
or a blanket.
– or a wind-up torch
Plan – Ensure that you plan your
journey in advance and check for
diversions or road closures. Warm clothes and a blanket
Communication – Let your friends or – for you and your passengers
family know where you are travelling to
and when you expect to arrive. Boots
Breakdown – Make sure you have
breakdown cover just in case! First aid kit

Jump leads
During your Journey
A shovel
Ventilation – Keep your vehicle well
ventilated to prevent drowsiness. Road atlas
Regular stops – Ensure that you take
regular breaks. Sunglasses (the glare off
snow can be dazzling)
Demister – Make good use of your
demister and heating controls Snacks and a drink
when needed.

Local radio – Stay tuned into a local

radio station for travel updates and
reports.
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 USEFUL
CONTACTS
Emergency Contacts
Police, Ambulance & Fire - 999 or 112

Breakdown & Vehicle Repair

AA - 0800 887766 (or if calling from a mobile - 0844 873 0087)
RAC - 0800 197 7815
Green Flag - 0800 051 0636
Autoglass - 0844 875 2490

Travel & Transport

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Department for Transport Driver Enquiries - 0300 790 6801
Department for Transport Vehicle Enquiries - 0300 790 6802
DVLA Switchboard - 01792 782 341
Driving Standards Agency (DSA) - 0300 200 1122
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) - 0300 123 9000

Use the space below to add your own contacts in case of emergency.
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