Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

The people sitting in the driving theory tests will soon have to pass on the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, which soon rescued life -saving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DVSA) of the UK’s driver and vehicle standards (DVSA).

All road users are encouraged to learn the foundations and to know how to use a defibrillator in an emergency.

In the beginning of 2026, the questions to be added to the car and motorcycle theory test can prevent preventive deaths.

DVSA says drivers usually on the stage where someone lives cardiac Arrest.

Adding information to the official learning materials means that the 2,4 million student drivers who take the theory tests every year will understand the ability to use in an emergency in an emergency.

Learning materials, “Who can use the public access defibrillator?” Updated with new content including questions such as. – Answer “Everyone”.

A defibrillator gives the heart a jolt of energy, which can help to be beaten normally.

The devices are designed to be user -friendly with clear instructions.

The evidence may be as high as 70%a defibrillator if CPR is given and used in the first minutes of the collapse. Without him, less than 10 people survive.

If someone is unconscious and does not breathe normally, call 999 and start the CPR immediately.

This can be “only useful” CPR to provide timely chest compression to get blood pumping.

One of the new theory test questions is about the right depth to push down.

Restusitation Council UK General Manager James Cant, “We are very happy to work with DVSA and other partners.

“These life -saving skills can be placed in such a widely taken assessment of these life -saving skills, more people than all communities can help to gain knowledge and confidence during the heart stop.”