Question

During the scene size-up of a motor vehicle collision, a simple, quick evaluation of the interior of the car will help to:

A) determine how much fuel is in the car and its potential for explosion.
B) recognize if the driver was trying to brake before the collision.
C) determine the speed the vehicle was going at the time of the crash.
D) identify contact points to identify potential injuries.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Identify contact points to identify potential injuries.

Explanation: During vehicle collisions, it is important to first, verify the safety of the scene before entering. Depending on the type of crash there are several potential injuries related. Some of the relevant information about the crash is the type (frontal, lateral, from behind; car-car; car-bike/motorcycle; or car-pedestrian), if the passengers had the safety belt on or not (helmet in the case of bikers and additional safety equipment), if the airbags were released, and if there were any fatalities involved.