Your bus is involved in an incident. What should you do if you have a passenger who's unconscious but still breathing?
- A Get medical help
- B Check their pulse
- C Give them liquid
- D Lie them on their back
Why this is the answer
If one of your passengers is unconscious but breathing, get medical help immediately. Only move them if there's a danger of further injury and you're moving them to a place of safety while you wait for help to arrive.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Check their pulse — A pulse check is useful information and is not what they need from you.
- C
- Give them liquid — An unconscious person cannot swallow.
- D
- Lie them on their back — On their back, an unconscious person can choke on their own tongue.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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