What is the first action you should take if you are involved in an accident?

Taking steps to prevent another accident is the first action you should take if involved in an accident. This focus on prevention is crucial as it helps to ensure the safety of all individuals on the scene. By setting out warning triangles or flares and turning on hazard lights, you can alert other drivers to the potential danger and reduce the likelihood of further collisions.

Ensuring the safety of the area helps protect both your students and other motorists. Once the immediate risk of another accident has been addressed, you can proceed with other important actions, such as evacuating passengers, calling emergency services, and providing aid to anyone injured, but those steps come after securing the scene. Making safety a priority helps to maintain control of the situation and minimizes chaos in what can be a stressful and dangerous environment.