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Question 1

A casualty isn't breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?

Question 2

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Question 3

You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

Question 4

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What's the first thing you should do at the scene?

Question 5

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel?

Question 6

What's the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you're driving your car?

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Question 7

When are you allowed to use hazard warning…

AWhen stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
BWhen travelling during darkness without headlights
CWhen parked on double yellow lines to visit a shop
DWhen travelling slowly because you're lost

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Question 8

What should you do if you have to…

APull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space
BIgnore any message signs, as they're never up to date
CKeep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
DMake a U-turn and find another route

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Question 9

You arrive at the scene of a crash…

AWalk them around and keep them talking
BDab the wound
CGet them a drink
DApply pressure over the wound

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Question 10

You're at an incident. What could you do…

ATake photographs of the scene
BCheck that they're breathing normally
CMove them to somewhere more comfortable
DSplash their face with cool water

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Question 11

An injured person has been placed in the…

APress firmly between their shoulders
BPlace their arms by their side
CGive them a hot sweet drink
DCheck their airway remains open

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Question 12

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the…

ARemove their safety helmet
BSeek medical assistance
CMove the person off the road
DRemove their leather jacket

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Question 13

What should you do if you see a…

AGo to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard
BCatch up with the lorry and try to get the driver's attention
CStop close to the box until the police arrive
DPull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box

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Question 14

An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation,…

A1 to 2 centimetres
B5 to 6 centimetres
C10 to 15 centimetres
D15 to 20 centimetres

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Question 15

You're the first person to arrive at an…

AMake sure that an ambulance has been called
BStop other cars and ask the drivers for help
CTry and get people who are injured to drink something
DMove the people who are injured clear of their vehicles

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Question 16

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle…

AOnly when it's essential
BAlways straight away
COnly when the motorcyclist asks
DAlways, unless they're in shock

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Question 17

You arrive at an incident. There's no danger…

ACheck whether they're breathing normally
BCheck whether they're bleeding
CCheck whether they have any broken bones
DCheck whether they have any bruising

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Question 18

At an incident, someone is unconscious and you…

AWhether their vehicle is insured
BWhether they have any allergies
CWhether they're comfortable
DWhether their airway is open

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Question 19

What could you do to help injured people…

AKeep them warm and comfortable
BGive them something to eat
CKeep them on the move by walking them around
DGive them a warm drink

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Question 20

There's been a collision. How can you help…

AGive them a drink
BReassure them confidently
CAsk who caused the incident
DOffer them a cigarette

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Question 21

At an incident, how could you help a…

AFind their parents and explain what's happening
BOpen their airway and begin CPR
CPut them in the recovery position and slap their back
DTalk to them confidently until an ambulance arrives

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Question 22

At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What…

APut their arms across their chest
BShake them firmly
CRoll them onto their side
DOpen their airway

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Question 23

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe…

AApply lotions to the injury
BBurst any blisters
CRemove anything sticking to the burns
DDouse the burns with clean, cool water

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Question 24

You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is…

ADab the wound to stop the bleeding
BKeep the casualty's legs flat on the ground
CGive them a warm drink
DApply firm pressure over the wound

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Question 25

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but…

AWhen an ambulance is on its way
BWhen bystanders tell you to move them
CWhen there's a risk of further danger
DWhen bystanders offer to help you

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Question 26

At an incident, it's important to look after…

AMove them away from the vehicles
BAsk them how it happened
CGive them something to eat
DKeep them where they are

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Question 27

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying…

A
B
C
D

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Question 28

Which document may the police ask you to…

AYour vehicle registration document
BYour driving licence
CYour theory test certificate
DYour vehicle service record

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Question 29

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their…

AOnly as a last resort
BAs soon as possible
CAfter you've woken them up
DAfter checking for broken bones

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Question 30

A collision has just happened. An injured person…

ATreat the person for shock
BWarn other traffic
CPlace them in the recovery position
DMake sure the injured person is kept warm

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Question 31

At an incident, how could you help a…

AKeep their head tilted forwards as far as possible
BFollow the DR ABC code
CRaise their legs to help with circulation
DTry to give them something to drink

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Question 32

You re at the scene of an incident.…

AReassure them confidently
BOffer them a cigarette
CGive them a warm drink
DOffer them some food

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Question 33

There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying…

AThey might not want you to remove it
BRemoving it could make any injuries worse
CRemoving it could let them get cold
DYou could scratch the helmet as you remove it

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Question 34

You're on a motorway. When can you use…

AWhen a vehicle is following too closely
BWhen you slow down quickly because of danger ahead
CWhen you're being towed by another vehicle
DWhen you're using the hard shoulder as a running lane

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Question 35

You've broken down on a two-way road. You…

A5 metres (16 feet)
B25 metres (82 feet)
C45 metres (147 feet)
D100 metres (328 feet)

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Question 36

Your car breaks down on a level crossing.…

ATell drivers behind what's happened
BLeave your vehicle and get everyone clear
CWalk down the track and signal the next train
DStay in your car until you're told to move

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Question 37

What should you do if a tyre bursts…

APull on the parking brake
BBrake as quickly as possible
CPull up slowly at the side of the road
DContinue on at a normal speed

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Question 38

What should you do if your vehicle has…

ADrive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
BPull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
CPull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance
DSwitch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane

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Question 39

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of…

AGet out of the car and clear of the crossing
BRun down the track to warn the signal operator
CCarry on trying to restart the engine
DPush the vehicle clear of the crossing

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Question 40

What should you do before driving into a…

ASwitch off your radio
BTake off your sunglasses
CClose your sunroof
DSwitch on your windscreen wipers

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Question 41

Which lights should you use when you're driving…

ASidelights
BFront spotlights
CDipped headlights
DRear fog lights

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Question 42

What should you do to reduce the risk…

AKeep water levels above maximum
BCheck out any strong smell of fuel
CAvoid driving with a full tank of fuel
DUse fuel additives

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Question 43

You're driving on the motorway. What should you…

AStop at the next emergency telephone and report the incident
BStop on the motorway and switch on hazard warning lights while you pick it up
CWalk back up the motorway to pick it up
DPull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down

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Question 44

What should you do if an instrument panel…

AContinue if the engine sounds all right
BHope that it's just a temporary electrical fault
CDeal with the problem when there's more time
DCheck out the problem quickly and safely

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Question 45

What should you do if your vehicle breaks…

AStay in your vehicle and wait for the police
BStand in the lane behind your vehicle to warn others
CStand in front of your vehicle to warn oncoming drivers
DSwitch on hazard warning lights, then go and call for help

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Question 46

What should you do first if your vehicle…

AGet everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
BTelephone your vehicle recovery service to move it
CWalk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains
DTry to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

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Question 47

What information should you share if you re…

AYour occupation and reason for your journey
BYour name, address and vehicle registration number
CYour national insurance number
DYour internet service provider

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Question 48

You lose control of your car and damage…

AReport the incident to the police within 24 hours
BGo back to tell the house owner the next day
CReport the incident to your insurance company when you get home
DFind someone in the area to tell them about it immediately

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