You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?
- A Only when it's essential
- B Always straight away
- C Only when the motorcyclist asks
- D Always, unless they're in shock
Why this is the answer
Do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it's essential. Remember they may be suffering from shock. Do not give them anything to eat or drink, but do reassure them confidently.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Always straight away — Removing it as a matter of routine risks turning a neck injury into a permanent one.
- C
- Only when the motorcyclist asks — They may be unconscious, and being asked does not make it safe.
- D
- Always, unless they're in shock — Shock is not what decides it. Necessity is.
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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