This week’s tips from the IAM’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, are advising riders what they should do following a collision. Read our latest tips to find out more.
* Firstly, ensure you and your passengers are not severely injured, and if you can, move to a safe position. If that’s too difficult, warn oncoming traffic, and if anyone has sustained serious injuries call for an ambulance straight away.
* A first aid course through your work or a recreational course such as ‘Biker Down’ is a real benefit. The basics are breathing first then bleeding – if your casualty is breathing don’t remove their crash helmet they may have a neck injury. Reassurance is an important part so let them know help is on the way and keep on talking to them.
* Where everyone is safe and third parties are involved you will need to exchange details, the law requires names and addresses of the drivers, the names and addresses of the owners of the vehicle and insurance details.
* Taking some pictures of the positions of vehicles involved and any damage caused can be useful. If possible get details of any witnesses or emergency services at the scene.
* If for any reason you didn’t get the chance to exchange details you must report the incident to the police. This should be done as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours.
Richard said: “Be mindful of moving traffic around you and make sure you try and move away from busy roads where possible.
“Being prepared for the worst case scenario is important – and by taking these simple precautions you can make things far easier and a lot less stressful afterwards.”
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