When helping at a traffic accident, what aspect must you consider first and foremost?

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The correct answer is self-protection. According to the P.A.S. protocol (Protect, Alert, Succour/Help), the first step is to 'Protect', and within this, the absolute priority is your own safety (self-protection). Before helping victims or securing the scene, you must ensure you do not become a new victim yourself. This involves stopping the vehicle in a safe zone, immobilizing it, turning on hazard lights, and putting on the high-visibility vest before exiting. If you are injured due to acting hastily, you will be unable to help and will only worsen the accident scene.

When helping at a traffic accident, what aspect must you consider first and foremost?

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