Assuming there is no danger of a secondary collision, which of the following things should Gary *NOT* do?

Explanation: The following are all things that SHOULD be done - so are INCORRECT answers to this question: • Call the emergency services: As the cyclist is not moving and may have been hurt, the emergency services should be called.
• Keep the cyclist warm: It is always good practice to keep an injured person warm with coats or blankets as the body often goes into shock and loses heat under these circumstances.
• Check the casualty is breathing: Someone should check to see whether the cyclist is breathing and that their airway is clear.
The following is something that should NOT be done - so is the CORRECT answers to this question:
• Move the cyclist out of the road: Correct... It is *not* advisable to move the cyclist as this might exacerbate any injuries (s)he may already have received especially to the back or neck. A person should only be moved if the situation they are in exposes them to greater risk of further injury than leaving them where they are.

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