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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year Learner drivers are set for a shake-up in their theory tests from next year, with the introduction of new first aid questions. The fresh questions will focus on enhanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), building on existing first aid content that has been part of driver education for years. The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) hopes this move will help increase survival rates from cardiac arrests. In a post on X, the government agency announced: "DVSA is proud to introduce CPR and defibrillator questions to theory tests. "There are over 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests yearly – would you know how to help?" In other related news, UK drivers are warned over 'avoiding' road instead of having to follow new rule. Starting from autumn 2025, those taking car and motorcycle theory tests will need to get to grips with these new topics: CPR techniques, including proper hand placement and compression rates How to use automated external defibrillators These questions will be added to other theory test types at a later date. This knowledge builds on existing first aid content in driving education materials. Official DVSA learning guides for car drivers have already been updated with improved information about these life-saving techniques. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the DVSA and leading organisations including Save a Life programmes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus the Resuscitation Council UK. James Cant, chief executive officer of Resuscitation Council UK, said: "By embedding these life-saving skills into such a widely taken assessment, we can help ensure that more people gain the knowledge and confidence to act during a cardiac arrest." Mark Winn, DVSA chief driving examiner, added: "Learning CPR and how to use an AED is a very simple skill and adding this into the official learning resource is a great way for DVSA to support the drive to raise awareness." Warning signs indicating someone has suffered a cardiac arrest include: The person appears not to be breathing The person is not moving The person is not responding to any stimulation, such as being touched or spoken to READ MORE: DVLA driving licence changes: Everything we know on 'biggest change in decades' Motorists frequently arrive first when someone experiences cardiac arrest, reports the Daily Record. Statistics from Resuscitation Council UK reveal over 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen across the UK annually, yet less than 1 in 10 victims currently survive. Nevertheless, when CPR is administered and an AED deployed within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse, survival chances can soar to 70 per cent. Each minute without CPR and defibrillation cuts survival odds by up to 10%, making swift bystander action vital whilst awaiting paramedics. Typical situations where motorists might require CPR knowledge encompass traffic collisions, roadside emergencies and service station incidents. The fresh questions will assess practical understanding that could preserve lives. Examples include: An adult casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest? 1 to 2 centimetres 5 to 6 centimetres (correct answer) 10 to 15 centimetres 15 to 20 centimetres Who can use a public access defib rillator (AED)? Paramedics only First aiders only Doctors only Everyone (correct answer) The driving theory test, a prerequisite for learner drivers before they can book their practical driving test, is composed of two parts. It includes 50 multiple choice questions from a pool of over 700, covering topics ranging from road signs and vehicle safety to hazard awareness, with a pass mark of 43 out of 50. Additionally, it features a hazard perception segment in the form of a video test about identifying hazards on the road. Both sections must be passed to succeed in the overall test. According to the DVSA, approximately 2.4 million theory tests are taken annually, with a pass rate of 45.7% between July and September 2024. This implies that each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals will acquire knowledge of life-saving skills through the enhanced questions.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Learner drivers will answer new questions in theory test from 2026
From next year, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators. Learner drivers will face some new questions in their theory tests from next year, it has been announced. The questions will be enhanced first aid questions building on existing first aid content that has been part of driver education for years. Those sitting the test will now study content on enhanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the first time. The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) hopes it will boost cardiac arrest survival rates. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the government agency said: "DVSA is proud to introduce CPR and defibrillator questions to theory tests. There are over 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests yearly – would you know how to help? From autumn 2025, car and motorcycle theory test candidates will need to familiarise themselves with: CPR techniques including proper hand placement and compression rates how to use automated external defibrillators The questions will be added to other theory test types later. The knowledge builds on existing first aid content in driving education materials. Official DVSA learning guides for car drivers have already been updated with improved information about these life-saving techniques. The enhanced questions is part of a collaboration between DVSA and leading organisations including Save a Life programmes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus Resuscitation Council UK. James Cant, Chief Executive Officer of Resuscitation Council UK, said: "By embedding these life-saving skills into such a widely taken assessment, we can help ensure that more people gain the knowledge and confidence to act during a cardiac arrest." Mark Winn, DVSA Chief Driving Examiner, added: "Learning CPR and how to use an AED is a very simple skill and adding this into the official learning resource is a great way for DVSA to support the drive to raise awareness." Signs and symptoms that suggest a person has gone into cardiac arrest include: they appear not to be breathing they're not moving they do not respond to any stimulation, such as being touched or spoken to Drivers are often first on the scene when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Data from Resuscitation Council UK shows more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the UK each year, but fewer than 1 in 10 people currently survive. However, when CPR is given and an AED used within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse, survival rates can reach 70 per cent. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10%, making immediate bystander intervention crucial while waiting for emergency services. Common scenarios where drivers might need CPR skills include road traffic accidents, roadside emergencies and service area incidents. The new questions will test practical knowledge that could save lives. Examples include: An adult casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest? 1 to 2 centimetres 5 to 6 centimetres (correct answer) 10 to 15 centimetres 15 to 20 centimetres Who can use a public access defibrillator (AED)? Paramedics only First aiders only Doctors only Everyone (correct answer) The driving theory test is taken by learner drivers before they can book their driving test. The test has 2 parts that are booked and taken together. It includes 50 multiple choice questions from a bank of more than 700 covering topics from road signs and vehicle safety to hazard awareness. The pass rate is 43 out of 50 correct. It also includes hazard perception in the form of a video test about spotting hazards on the road. Both parts must be passed to pass the overall test. The DVSA said around 2.4 million theory tests are taken each year, with a pass rate of 45.7% between July and September 2024. This means that hundreds of thousands of people annually will gain knowledge of life-saving skills through the enhanced questions.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
CPR questions to be added to driving theory test
CPR questions to be added to driving theory test The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) – which oversees driving tests in Britain – said motorists are often "first on the scene" when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Learner drivers are to be quizzed on their CPR skills in an update to the theory test. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) – which oversees driving tests in Britain – said motorists are often "first on the scene" when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Adding questions on CPR and defibrillators to the theory test from early next year means candidates will "have a better understanding of the skills to use in an emergency", it added. More than 40,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, with fewer than one in 10 surviving. Research has found survival rates can be as high as 70% if CPR is given and a defibrillator used within three to five minutes of collapse. DVSA chief driving examiner Mark Winn said: "Part of being a safe and responsible driver is knowing what to do in an emergency – how to step in and make a real, life-saving difference. "Learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator is a very simple skill, and adding this into the official learning resource is a great way for DVSA to support the drive to raise awareness." The push for the change was led by Professor Len Nokes – chair of the Save a Life Cymru scheme – whose 24-year-old daughter Claire died in 2017 from complications following a cardiac arrest. He said: "When Claire, my daughter, had her cardiac arrest, some knowledge of CPR might have made a difference. "I don't want any other family to go through this experience. "All of us in this partnership hope that by making CPR and how to use a defibrillator part of the theory test, we will be able to significantly increase the number of people who have this life-saving awareness." James Cant, chief executive of charity Resuscitation Council UK, said: "By embedding these life-saving skills into such a widely-taken assessment, we can help ensure that more people, from all communities, gain the knowledge and confidence to act during a cardiac arrest." Learners must pass the theory driving test before booking a practical test. Theory test candidates are required to get at least 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions correct, covering areas such as road signs, traffic laws, vehicle safety and first aid. They must also pass a hazard perception video test. Article continues below More than two million theory tests are taken each year, with a pass rate of about 45%.
Sky News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Sky News
Calling all learner drivers - new theory test questions on the way
Learner drivers will now be quizzed on their life-saving CPR skills when taking their theory tests. The new questions on CPR and defibrillators will be added to theory tests from early next year. "Part of being a safe and responsible driver is knowing what to do in an emergency - how to step in and make a real, life-saving difference," said Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) chief driving examiner Mark Winn. "Learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator is a very simple skill." More than 40,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year and motorists are often first on the scene, according to the DVSA. However, fewer than one in 10 people survive. If CPR is given and a defibrillator used within three to five minutes of collapse, though, survival rates can be as high as 70%. 'Life-saving' A father whose 24-year-old daughter died in 2017 from complications following a cardiac arrest led the calls for this change. "When Claire, my daughter, had her cardiac arrest, some knowledge of CPR might have made a difference," said Professor Len Nokes, chair of Save a Life Cymru. "I don't want any other family to go through this experience. "All of us in this partnership hope that by making CPR and how to use a defibrillator part of the theory test, we will be able to significantly increase the number of people who have this life-saving awareness." In order to book a practical driving test, learner drivers must first pass their theory test with at least 43 out of 50 correct answers. They must also pass a hazard perception test. More than two million theory tests are taken each year, with a pass rate of about 45%.
STV News
6 days ago
- Health
- STV News
CPR questions to be added to driving theory test
Learner drivers are to be quizzed on their CPR skills in an update to the theory test. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) – which oversees driving tests in Britain – said drivers are often 'first on the scene' when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Adding questions on CPR and defibrillators to the theory test from early next year means candidates will 'have a better understanding of the skills to use in an emergency', it added. More than 40,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, with fewer than one in ten surviving. Research has found survival rates can be as high as 70% if CPR is given and a defibrillator is used within three to five minutes of collapse. DVSA chief driving examiner Mark Winn said: 'Part of being a safe and responsible driver is knowing what to do in an emergency – how to step in and make a real, life-saving difference. 'Learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator is a very simple skill, and adding this into the official learning resource is a great way for DVSA to support the drive to raise awareness.' The push for the change was led by Professor Len Nokes – chair of the Save a Life Cymru scheme – whose 24-year-old daughter Claire died in 2017 from complications following a cardiac arrest. He said: 'When Claire, my daughter, had her cardiac arrest, some knowledge of CPR might have made a difference. 'I don't want any other family to go through this experience. 'All of us in this partnership hope that by making CPR and how to use a defibrillator part of the theory test, we will be able to significantly increase the number of people who have this life-saving awareness.' James Cant, chief executive of charity Resuscitation Council UK, said: 'By embedding these life-saving skills into such a widely-taken assessment, we can help ensure that more people, from all communities, gain the knowledge and confidence to act during a cardiac arrest.' Learners must pass the theory driving test before booking a practical test. Theory test candidates are required to get at least 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions correct, covering areas such as road signs, traffic laws, vehicle safety and first aid. They must also pass a hazard perception video test. More than two million theory tests are taken each year, with a pass rate of about 45%. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
