People sitting in their driving theory test have soon been decided by the Jeevan Rakshak Cardiopulmoni Rescue (CPR) Skills, UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
All road users are being encouraged to learn the basics and know how to use a defibrilater in an emergency.
It is expected that the question, which will be added to car and motorcycle theory tests in early 2026, can prevent survivable deaths.
DVSA says that drivers often occur on the first scene when a cardiac arrest suffers.
Adding information to official learning material means that 2.4 million learner driver who tests his principle every year will have a better understanding of skills to use in an emergency.
The learning content has already been updated with new content, in which “who can use public access defibrilate?” – The answer is “everyone”.
A defibrilater gives a blow of energy to the heart, which can help it to get beating normally.
The device is designed to be a user friendly, with clear instructions.
If CPR is given and used within the first minute of collapse, the survival rate may be up to 70%, the evidence suggests. Without it, less than one in 10 survives.
If someone is unconscious and not breathing normally, call 999 and start a CPR directly.
This may be a “hands-online” CPR to distribute the contraction of the chest on time to obtain blood pumping.
One of the new theory test questions is about the correct depth.
James Cantt, Chief Executive Officer of the Revolution Council UK said: “We are happy to work with DVSA and other partners to present CPR and defibrillator awareness in the driving theory test.
“By embedding these life -saving skills in such a widely taken assessment, we can help ensure that more people from all communities gain knowledge and confidence to work during cardiac arrest.”
