How emergency services prepare for road accidents - pictures

Consumer Editor Joe Finnerty plays the part of a driver in danger in the exercise.

The response team in full stands ready for the exercise.

The exercise is as close to the real thing as possible.

The crew need special equipment to get better access.

The fire crew cut off the car door gain access.

Joe receives medical treatment after he "passes out".

While team are busy, an assessor is taking notes on their performance.

The heavy cutter is needed to slice through the car.

The fire crew then pass the injured to a medical team, who write vital medical details on their gloves.

The fire crew peel back the Mondeo's roof.

The second "casualty" is lifted onto a spinal board.