You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. What's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?
- A Check whether they're breathing normally
- B Check whether they're bleeding
- C Check whether they have any broken bones
- D Check whether they have any bruising
Why this is the answer
At the scene of an incident, always be aware of danger from further collisions or fire. The first priority when dealing with an unconscious person is to make sure they can breathe. This may involve clearing their airway if you can see an obstruction or if they’re having difficulty breathing.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Check whether they're bleeding — Bleeding matters, but breathing comes first.
- C
- Check whether they have any broken bones — A broken bone will wait. An airway will not.
- D
- Check whether they have any bruising — Bruising tells you little and can wait entirely.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — page 153
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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