Would you know what to do if faced with this?

You come round a bend to find a car on its roof, a bike in the armco, a driver bleeding badly and a motionless rider. Would you know what to do?

If the answer is 'no', please consider getting trained in first-aid. The scenario described is one you may very well face at the Ring. I've been one of the first at the scene of two bad crashes, so I can promise you that it's not a far-fetched possibility, it's actually fairly likely if you visit the Ring frequently.

A full first aid course usually lasts three or four days, or 10 evening sessions. I know that can sound like a significant chunk of time, but the skills you learn may save someone's life. And since most Ring visitors are there with friends and/or partners, the life you save may well be that of someone close to you.

As a minimum, get trained in CPR. You can learn these life-saving skills in two or three hours.

To find a first-aid course close to you, you can visit the following websites:

• UK
• Germany: DRK | ASB | DLG
• France: Protection Civile | Croix Rouge
• Belgium
• Holland
• Poland