Emergencies: practice questions

Correct answer: 999

Dial 999 for the police anywhere in the UAE. Use it to report an accident, a crime or any situation needing police help, and give your location clearly.

Reference: UAE Government portal — emergency numbers (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/important-phone-numbers-, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: 998

Call 998 for an ambulance and medical emergencies in the UAE. If someone is injured in a crash, call 998 for medical help and 999 for the police.

Reference: UAE Government portal — medical emergencies (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: 997

Call 997 for the fire service (civil defence) in the UAE, for example if a vehicle catches fire. Knowing the three numbers — 999 police, 998 ambulance, 997 fire — lets you call the right help quickly.

Reference: UAE Government portal — emergency numbers (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/important-phone-numbers-, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

No traffic accident in the UAE should go unreported. Report it to the police; you usually need a police report to claim on insurance and to repair the vehicle, and leaving the scene can be an offence.

Reference: UAE Government portal — in case of a road accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Leave vehicles in place, call 999 and 998, and help the injured

Where there are injuries, do not move the vehicles. Call the police (999) and ambulance (998), give first aid you are able to safely, and wait for help. Fleeing an injury accident is a serious criminal offence.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road accident with injuries (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Move vehicles aside if safe, then report it to the police

For a minor, injury-free accident, if it is safe you may move the vehicles to the side to clear traffic, then report it to the police and exchange details. Always report; do not simply leave.

Reference: UAE Government portal — minor road accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

While waiting for the police, keep yourself and others well clear of the vehicles and live traffic, so passing cars cannot hit you. Standing in or near the lanes is dangerous.

Reference: UAE Government portal — after a road accident, safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Your exact location, what happened and whether anyone is hurt

Give the operator your precise location (road, landmark or junction), a brief description of the accident, and whether there are injuries. Clear, calm information helps the right help reach you fast.

Reference: UAE Government portal — reporting an emergency (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

If someone is hurt, you must stop, help where you safely can and report the accident. Fleeing an injury accident ('hit and run') is a grave criminal offence with severe penalties.

Reference: UAE Government portal — duty after an accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Stop, get everyone out and away, then call 997

Get the vehicle stopped, everyone out and well clear, then call the fire service (997). Do not fully open the bonnet, as a rush of air can feed the fire. Life safety comes first; do not risk yourself for belongings.

Reference: UAE Government portal — vehicle fire / civil defence (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Approaching drivers may not see a stopped vehicle in time. Where you can do so safely, switch on hazard lights and place a warning triangle well back to alert traffic, reducing the chance of a second collision.

Reference: UAE Government portal — warning others after a breakdown (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Call for medical help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger

Call for an ambulance (998) and keep the injured person still unless they are in immediate danger (such as fire), because moving them can worsen spinal or internal injuries. Reassure them and wait for trained help.

Reference: UAE Government portal — medical emergencies / first aid (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Exchange names, contact and vehicle/insurance details, but leave the question of fault to the police and insurers. Arguing at the scene wastes time and can escalate; let the formal process decide liability.

Reference: UAE Government portal — after a road accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Insurance and repair workshops require it

A police report records what happened and who was at fault. Insurers and repair workshops normally require it before paying a claim or repairing the car, so reporting the accident protects your interests.

Reference: UAE Government portal — police accident report (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

A crash is stressful, but panicking makes things worse. Take a breath, check for injuries, make the scene safe, call for help and report it. A calm, methodical response keeps everyone safer.

Reference: UAE Government portal — handling emergencies (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Moving them can worsen spinal or internal injuries

Moving someone with possible spine or internal injuries can cause permanent harm. Unless there is an immediate threat like fire, keep them still, support the neck if you can, and wait for trained paramedics.

Reference: UAE Government portal — first aid for injuries (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

A vehicle stopped in a live lane is a serious hazard. If it is still moving and safe, steer it onto the hard shoulder or off the road, switch on hazard lights and then arrange help from a safe position.

Reference: UAE Government portal — vehicle breakdown (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Give way and keep the path clear so it can reach the scene

Emergency vehicles need a clear path to reach the injured fast. Pull over safely, keep clear and never block or chase them; every second saved can help save a life.

Reference: UAE Government portal — giving way to emergency vehicles (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

In an emergency every second counts, and you may be stressed. Knowing in advance that 999 is police, 998 is ambulance and 997 is fire lets you call the right service immediately without hesitation.

Reference: UAE Government portal — important phone numbers (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/important-phone-numbers-, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Stop safely if able to help, warn other traffic and call for help

If you can help safely, stop clear of the road, warn approaching traffic, call the emergency services and assist as you are able. Do not block the road or create a new hazard while doing so.

Reference: UAE Government portal — assisting at an accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Crowding or slowing to film an accident blocks emergency access and causes more crashes ('rubbernecking'). Keep moving if you cannot help, give emergency vehicles room, and respect the privacy of those involved.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety conduct (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Call emergency services and care for the injured

Once the scene is safe (hazard lights, warnings), the priority is people: call 999/998, check the injured, control any bleeding and keep them still and reassured until help arrives. Property and paperwork come later.

Reference: UAE Government portal — accident first response (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Turning off the ignition of crashed vehicles, where you can safely reach it, reduces the chance of a fuel-fed fire. Do not put yourself at risk to do so, and keep clear if there is leaking fuel.

Reference: UAE Government portal — accident scene safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Leaving unreported can be an offence and voids your insurance claim

Even minor crashes must be reported. Leaving without reporting can be treated as a hit-and-run, and without a police report your insurer may refuse to pay for repairs. Always report and follow the proper process.

Reference: UAE Government portal — why report accidents (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

A first-aid kit lets you help with minor injuries, and a warning triangle alerts traffic to a stopped vehicle or accident. Carrying these, plus water and a torch, helps you handle emergencies safely.

Reference: UAE Government portal — be prepared for emergencies (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Keep their airway clear and monitor them, moving them only if in danger

For an unconscious but breathing person, keep their airway open, watch their breathing and stay with them until paramedics arrive, moving them only if there is danger like fire. Do not give them food or drink.

Reference: UAE Government portal — basic first aid (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

You cannot help anyone if you become a casualty too. Check the scene is safe first — passing traffic, fire, fuel — and if it is not, keep clear and let trained responders deal with it while you call for help.

Reference: UAE Government portal — safety first when helping (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Supports the police report and your insurance claim

Once everyone is safe and you are not obstructing help, photos of vehicle positions, damage and the scene support the police report and your insurance claim. Documentation does not replace reporting to the police.

Reference: UAE Government portal — documenting an accident (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Emergency operators are trained to guide you. Stay on the line, answer their questions and follow their instructions — they may talk you through first aid until the ambulance arrives, which can save a life.

Reference: UAE Government portal — calling emergency services (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/medical-emergencies, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Make safe, call for help, care for the injured, then report and document

A clear order keeps everyone safer: first make the scene safe (warn traffic), then call 999/998, care for any injured, and finally report to the police and document the scene. People come before paperwork.

Reference: UAE Government portal — accident response summary (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-emergencies/in-case-of-a-road-accident, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: 901

In Dubai, 901 is the non-emergency police line for minor matters that do not need an urgent response, such as a small accident with no injuries. Keep 999 free for genuine emergencies.

Reference: UAE Government portal — emergency and non-emergency contact numbers, Dubai Police 901 (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Move the vehicle off the road out of traffic, then report it

If no one is hurt and the vehicle can move, you must clear it off the road to keep traffic flowing safely, then report the accident. Blocking traffic by leaving a drivable vehicle in place is itself an offence carrying an AED 1,000 fine and 6 black points.

Reference: UAE Government portal — traffic fines schedule, blocking traffic after a minor accident (https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/a6279069a68b41e58c266703a7d519c9, verified 2026-06)