There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?
- A They might not want you to remove it
- B Removing it could make any injuries worse
- C Removing it could let them get cold
- D You could scratch the helmet as you remove it
Why this is the answer
When someone is injured, any movement that’s not absolutely necessary should be avoided, since it could make the injuries worse. Unless it's essential to remove a motorcyclist's helmet, it’s generally safer to leave it in place.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- They might not want you to remove it — They are unconscious, so their preference is not what is at stake.
- C
- Removing it could let them get cold — Cold is a concern, but a minor one beside a possible neck injury.
- D
- You could scratch the helmet as you remove it — The condition of the helmet is of no consequence whatever here.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — page 152
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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