DVSA Incidents, Accidents and First Aid

Question 1

You arrive at the scene of a collision. A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What position should you place them in?

Accepted Answer

The recovery position

Answer

Flat on their back

Answer

Sitting upright

Answer

Face down

Question 2

At a crash scene, a vehicle is on fire with a casualty inside. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Call the emergency services

Answer

Try to remove the casualty immediately

Answer

Attempt to put the fire out yourself

Answer

Wait for other motorists to help

Question 3

How should you perform CPR chest compressions on an adult casualty?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions then 2 breaths

Answer

5 compressions then 2 breaths

Answer

10 compressions then 1 breath

Answer

15 compressions then 1 breath

Question 4

A casualty is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. What is the most effective immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Elevate the arm and apply firm pressure

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Answer

Pour cold water over the wound

Answer

Give the casualty a warm drink

Question 5

After a road collision, you suspect a casualty has a neck injury. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Advise them to keep still and avoid moving their head

Answer

Move them quickly to a safe place

Answer

Give them water to drink

Answer

Help them out of the vehicle immediately

Question 6

You witness a motorcyclist involved in a collision. They are unconscious. Should you remove their helmet?

Accepted Answer

No, leave it on unless there is a specific breathing problem that cannot otherwise be resolved

Answer

Yes, always remove it immediately

Answer

No, only remove it if they are not breathing

Answer

Yes, to check for head injuries