Obligation to assist is one of the topics in the Safety block of the Spanish DGT theory. Elements and behaviours that protect life: seat belt, helmet, restraint systems and pedestrian behaviour. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that road users who are involved in a traffic accident, witness one or have knowledge of it must be obliged to assist or request assistance to care for the victims, if any, provide their collaboration to avoid greater danger or damage, restore, to the extent possible, traffic safety and clarify the facts.
Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.
Road users who are involved in a traffic accident, witness one or have knowledge of it shall be obliged to assist or request assistance to care for the victims, if any, provide their collaboration to avoid greater danger or damage, restore, to the extent possible, traffic safety and clarify the facts.
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