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Incidents, accidents and emergencies — free theory test practice
This band covers the minutes after something goes wrong. The DVSA expects a fixed sequence at a collision: make the scene safe, call for help, then give basic first aid without moving casualties unnecessarily.
First aid detail is tested precisely — airway, breathing, compression rate, how long to cool a burn, and how to treat a bleeding wound.
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Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Question 1 of 47
After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?
What the DVSA tests on incidents, accidents and emergencies
- The DR ABC approach and CPR compression rate and depth
- Treating burns, bleeding and shock at the roadside
- Warning triangles, hazard lights and making a scene safe
- Tunnel incidents, vehicle fires and evacuating passengers
- Legal duties to stop, exchange details and report to the police
Common mistakes in this topic
- Removing a motorcyclist's helmet when it is not essential
- Placing a warning triangle on a motorway hard shoulder
- Giving an injured person a drink or something to eat
- Leaving the scene without reporting when nobody appears hurt
Instructor tip: Cool a burn with clean cool water for at least ten minutes — the timing is the part questions test.