About this Video

• Video Title: Accidents Part 1 | Theory Test Revision 2025
• Channel: Driving Theory 4 All
• Speakers: Professor Theory, Ben Stick, Mum Stick
• Duration: 00:04:19

Introduction

This video is a theory test revision lesson focusing on accidents. It uses a family of stick figures to illustrate scenarios involving hard shoulders, objects falling from vehicles, and flat tires, explaining the correct procedures in each situation.

Key Takeaways

• Hard Shoulder Use: The hard shoulder is for emergencies only (accidents, breakdowns). Emergency services may also use it to navigate heavy traffic.
• Object Falling from Vehicle: If an object falls from your vehicle or another's, pull over safely, use an emergency phone to report it, and never retrieve the object yourself.
• Flat Tire Procedure: If you have a flat tire, grip the steering wheel firmly, activate hazard lights, pull onto the hard shoulder, and let the vehicle coast to a stop. Do not brake.
• Hazard Warning Lights: Use hazard lights when broken down, causing an obstruction, or warning other drivers of a hazard.
• Help Pennant: A vehicle displaying a help pennant likely indicates a disabled driver.

Here's a fast-learning summary of the video's key points:

• Hard Shoulder: Use ONLY for emergencies (accidents, breakdowns).
• Object Falls: Pull over, report it, don't retrieve it.
• Flat Tire: Grip wheel, hazard lights, pull over, coast to a stop (don't brake).
• Hazard Lights: Use when broken down, obstructing traffic, or warning others of danger.
• Help Pennant: Means the driver is likely disabled.