Accidents & First Aid: DGT theory test questions in English

If an injured person is not breathing on their own, you must give them artificial respiration to restore breathing. First open their airway, then give rescue breaths as part of CPR. Massage or repositioning them won't get air into their lungs.

You should never plug a nosebleed or block the flow of blood after a crash. As a general rule, don't remove an injured motorcyclist's helmet either. Move crash victims as little as possible, so laying them face up is also wrong.

Children and older people face the highest risk as pedestrians. Older people may have trouble perceiving what's happening around them, and children tend to be careless and pay less attention to traffic rules. Naming only one of these groups leaves out the other.

Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death in developed countries, especially among young people. The main reasons are lack of driving experience, overconfidence, distractions and drinking. So "no" is wrong, and older people are not the group most affected.

You must help whenever injured people have not yet received care, whether or not you were involved. If help is already organized, you don't have to step in. Failing to help when it's needed is a crime in Spain, so the other options are wrong.

Without an extinguisher, throw sand or dirt on a fire in the engine or on the outside of the car. Water can spread fuel or electrical fires, and air feeds the flames. Be very careful: the smoke can be more dangerous than the fire itself.

Crashes linked to distraction are most frequent among young drivers aged 18 to 25 and drivers over 70. Young drivers lack experience, and older drivers may react more slowly when distracted. Drivers in the middle age groups have lower rates.

After checking whether the person is conscious, check if they are breathing by feeling for air at their nose and watching their stomach move, then check their pulse. Never give an injured person anything to drink, and don't transport them yourself, since moving them can make injuries worse.

Never remove an injured rider's helmet unless it is seriously blocking their breathing. Taking it off the wrong way can cause severe head and neck injuries, so leave it to medical professionals. Being conscious doesn't make it safe to remove.

Distraction and inexperience cause most crashes involving cyclists. Cyclists should avoid headphones, GPS devices and cell phones, risky passing maneuvers, and chatting with riders next to them. So it's wrong to say distraction plays no role.

As people age, their physical, psychomotor and mental abilities decline. This can mean poorer sight and hearing, slower movement, and getting disoriented in unfamiliar places, which are the main causes of their crashes. Impatience and underestimating risk are not the key factors.

Failing to help is a crime when you don't aid an unattended person in serious danger even though you could do it without risk to yourself or others. You're not guilty if helping would put you at risk. If you can't help yourself, calling emergency services meets your duty; not calling is also a crime.

Most fatigue and drowsiness crashes happen on divided highways and freeways. The scenery is monotonous, your speed stays constant, and there are few curves or hills to keep you alert, so your attention drops. Urban roads and curvy highways demand constant focus, which keeps you more awake.

If you witness an accident, you must help the injured and cooperate as much as you can, as long as your help is needed and no traffic officers or medical staff are already there. It is not an absolute duty in every case, and it doesn't apply only to those involved.

Head injuries suffered by riders without a helmet are one of the leading causes of death in motorcycle and moped crashes. A helmet greatly reduces the risk of fatal head trauma. Asphalt friction and vehicle weight are not among the main causes.

Traffic accidents are one of the main causes of death and injury among young people aged 15 to 24. Inexperience, showing off, alcohol and drug use, and poor knowledge of traffic rules all play a part. The problem is not limited to older people, and children are not the group most affected.

Crashes on two-wheeled vehicles tend to be more serious, whether the rider hits the road or another vehicle. Riders have no protective body around them, so they are far more vulnerable than people in a car. The other options reverse this.

Not wearing a helmet is one of the main causes of death for riders. When a crash throws you onto the asphalt, riding without an approved helmet, or wearing it incorrectly, can cause fatal skull injuries. The other situations are dangerous, but the missing helmet is what most often turns them deadly.

Studies show traffic accidents are one of the main causes of both death and injury in Spain, especially among people aged 15 to 24. Picking only deaths or only injuries leaves out half of the impact.

Proper maintenance helps prevent mechanical failures, so you can reduce vehicle-related accidents. The owner is responsible for keeping the vehicle in good condition, and you can be fined for things like skipping mandatory inspections (ITV) or having misaligned headlights. Failures are not always unavoidable, and maintenance is your responsibility.

If an injured person is bleeding from the nose, don't cover or block it; let the blood flow out. As a rule, you should not remove an injured motorcyclist's helmet, and you should move the injured person as little as possible, so repositioning them face up is also wrong.

Besides harming people, traffic accidents cause damage to the road and the environment, plus medical and administrative costs. The other options say "only," which leaves out most of the consequences.

Traffic accidents have a huge economic cost that reaches all citizens, directly or indirectly. They cause damage to vehicles, the road and the environment, as well as healthcare costs. The impact is not limited to insurers or the drivers involved.

Human costs include lost productive capacity, years of potential life lost, and physical and mental suffering. Accidents reduce what people can do, so an increase in rehabilitation or productive capacity is not a human cost.

If you come across an accident, even one you weren't involved in, you must stop as soon as you safely can and help the victims. The exception is when help is already organized. Then you should keep going, so you don't block traffic or get in the way of the rescue. The duty isn't limited to the drivers involved, and you can't just leave it all to the health services.

You must put on an approved high-visibility reflective vest before you leave your vehicle. This applies whether you stay on the shoulder or cross the road to reach the victims, because it makes you visible to approaching drivers. The rule applies everywhere, not just in urban areas, and an emergency is exactly when you need to be seen.

Mouth-to-mouth breathing only works if air can get through, so first clear the victim's airway and open it. Make sure the tongue isn't blocking it. Only then do you seal your mouth over theirs and give about 10 breaths per minute. Pinching the nose comes later, and a defensive position isn't part of the technique.

Studies show that traffic deaths rise from about age 14 or 15, especially among riders of two-wheelers. That is the age when the law lets young people ride a moped, and their lack of experience and skill leads to more crashes. So there is a clear age, and it comes well before 29.

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among young people, with the highest share between ages 18 and 24. Speeding is a main factor, along with inexperience, distractions, alcohol, and overconfidence. Young drivers tend to have too much confidence, not too little, and their reflexes are usually good.

If your car breaks down in a tunnel, turn on your hazard lights first. If the car can still move, keep driving until you leave the tunnel or reach an emergency bay, and stop there safely. Stopping anywhere in the tunnel is dangerous when you could keep going, and high beams would dazzle other drivers.