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Daily Mirror
4 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.
Bloomberg
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
French, Algerian Ties Hit New Low After Macron Hardens Stance
By and Samy Adghirni Updated on Save France's thorny relations with Algeria plunged to a new low, as President Emmanuel Macron urged 'greater firmness' in its approach and canceled visa exemptions for the North African nation's officials. In a letter sent to French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou this week, Macron said Algeria would be notified that a 2013 French-Algerian pact facilitating entry for diplomats and officials is being suspended, according to a person familiar with the correspondence.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Letters to the Editor: Mono Lake should've been 'saved' decades ago. We need to make that a reality
To the editor: Mono Lake was supposedly "saved" way back in 1994 with the landmark California Supreme Court decision. But 31 years later, the water level in the lake is still not high enough to ensure a healthy ecosystem ('Decades ago, L.A. was ordered to take less water to save Mono Lake. But the city remains far from a key goal,' Aug. 4). The L.A. Department of Water and Power needs to abide by the spirit of the court's decision and the orders by the State Water Resources Control Board. If more water was released down the streams into the lake, the lake could rise to the targeted 6,392-foot level, and the belief that it was saved could reflect reality. Christopher Swarth, Mariposa .. To the editor: My car sported a blue "Save Mono Lake" bumper sticker for many years. I recall once driving from L.A. to Mono Lake and back in one day, with the aim of returning DWP-sourced water to the lake. Many people came, carrying canisters of tap water that we deposited into Rush Creek. Now, we need more than symbols. It is time to stop the diversions and find real ways to get to the water levels promised in 1994. Mono Lake is too precious to lose. Mary Lawrence Test, San Pedro This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Solve the daily Crossword
Los Angeles Times
06-08-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: Mono Lake should've been ‘saved' decades ago. We need to make that a reality
To the editor: Mono Lake was supposedly 'saved' way back in 1994 with the landmark California Supreme Court decision. But 31 years later, the water level in the lake is still not high enough to ensure a healthy ecosystem ('Decades ago, L.A. was ordered to take less water to save Mono Lake. But the city remains far from a key goal,' Aug. 4). The L.A. Department of Water and Power needs to abide by the spirit of the court's decision and the orders by the State Water Resources Control Board. If more water was released down the streams into the lake, the lake could rise to the targeted 6,392-foot level, and the belief that it was saved could reflect reality. Christopher Swarth, Mariposa .. To the editor: My car sported a blue 'Save Mono Lake' bumper sticker for many years. I recall once driving from L.A. to Mono Lake and back in one day, with the aim of returning DWP-sourced water to the lake. Many people came, carrying canisters of tap water that we deposited into Rush Creek. Now, we need more than symbols. It is time to stop the diversions and find real ways to get to the water levels promised in 1994. Mono Lake is too precious to lose. Mary Lawrence Test, San Pedro
Scotsman
05-08-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Edinburgh trams: Consultation to help decide route of North-South tramline will launch on August 25
A 12-week public consultation on Edinburgh's proposed North-South tramline will be launched on August 25. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It will help to decide the controversial issue of which route the new line should follow from Granton to the city centre - using the former railway, now cycle route Roseburn Path; or plotting a new route via Orchard Brae. The line will run from Granton through the city centre - using the existing tramline - and the up the North Bridge / South Bridge corridor to the Royal Infirmary, the BioQuarter and beyond. Scottish Government funding would be needed to allow the project to go ahead. Campaigners don't want to lose the Roseburn Path. Picture: Lisa Ferguson. | LISA FERGUSON Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The main debate, however, has focused on the Roseburn Path versus Orchard Brae controversy. The council says the consultation will 'inform the development of a Strategic Business Case' for the expansion of the trams, which will then be presented to the council's transport and environment committee next year. When the original tram scheme was drawn up, the route planned for the Granton section of the line was along the Roseburn Path. But it has since become firmly established as a popular green corridor for pedestrians and cyclists. Campaigners say it is an invaluable space whose loss could threaten the future of the city's entire network of cycle paths. The alternative of an on-road route via Orchard Brae emerged in late 2022. It was said to have the benefits of providing good connections for the retail park at Craigleith and, more importantly, the Western General Hospital. But the trams would have to cross over Dean Bridge, which is seen as a major engineering challenge. A variation on the Roseburn Path route would see the tramline detour from the Roseburn Path and go along Telford Road for a bit, to get nearer to the Western General. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In early 2024, officials recommended Roseburn Path as the "preferred route". But councillors at the transport and environment committee said they had been inundated with protests over the loss of the cycle path and it was agreed both options should go out for consultation. At a public meeting in June 2024, former transport convener Lesley Hinds argued the Roseburn Path should be the route because it would give better journey times and reliability, mean quicker construction, with less impact on businesses and residents and avoid problems with underground utility pipes and cables. But Euan Baxter, of the Save Roseburn Path campaign, said the loss of Roseburn Path as a green corridor would be devastating for residents, wildlife and climate change. He claimed the the Orchard Brae option was the best route for the tram because it served a larger catchment area, was better for social inclusion and would 'take more people on more journeys'. If the Roseburn route is chosen, there would be a footpath alongside the tram track, while segregated cycling would be provided on Queensferry Road and Orchard Brae. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Transport and environment convener Stephen Jenkinson said: 'I'm pleased to have reached such an important stage in the project – and I look forward to hearing the public's views on our plans when the consultation opens later this month. 'Extending our hugely popular and multi award-winning tram service to the north and south of the city – and potentially beyond – would bring huge social, economic and environmental benefits, while helping us to face the challenges of the future.' The consultation will start on Monday 25 August 2025 and run for 12 weeks, finishing on Monday 17 November 2025. It will be hosted on the council's consultation hub.
