Incidents, accidents and emergencies questions Motorcycle theory test
This topic has 46 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
Who can use a public access defibrillator (AED)?
- Paramedics only
- First aiders only
- Doctors only
- EveryoneRight answer
All AEDs give you easy-to-follow verbal and/or visual instructions. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if you need to use one.
You’re asked to fetch a defibrillator (AED). What’s the best way to find the nearest AED?
- Follow the arrows on marker posts
- The 999 operator will direct youRight answer
- Ask your vehicle’s built-in sat nav
- Check the casualty’s belongings
The sooner an AED is used, the better the chances of survival for the casualty. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if it’s necessary.
You’re performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. Someone stops to help. What should you get them to do?
- Fetch a blanket
- Fetch a first aid kit
- Fetch a defibrillatorRight answer
- Fetch a privacy screen
A defibrillator (AED) could improve the casualty’s chances of survival. Do not stop CPR to fetch an AED, but if there’s someone else with you, you can send them to get one. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if you need to use one.
You need to use a defibrillator (AED) on a casualty, how will you know how to use it?
- You need to be trained to use an AED
- The AED gives you visual and verbal instructionsRight answer
- You must read the AED’s instruction manual
- The casualty will tell you what to do
AEDs are simple to use. They give you visual and verbal instructions and will not shock a casualty unless it’s required.
You’re performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a 6-year-old child. How’s it different to performing CPR on an adult?
- You may only need one hand and press down 4 to 5 cmRight answer
- You should press twice as fast but more gently
- You should press more slowly but more firmly
- You can only use 2 fingers and press down 1 to 2 cm
When performing CPR on an adult, you should use 2 hands and press down 5 to 6 cm. For a child, you may only need to use one hand and should only press down 4 to 5 cm. For an infant, you should use 2 fingers and press down about a third of their chest depth.
You’re performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. When should you stop CPR?
- When you need to talk to the 999 operator
- When you’ve completed 5 minutes of compressions
- When you want to fetch a defibrillator (AED)
- When they start breathing or a healthcare professional takes overRight answer
You should not stop CPR unless • the casualty begins showing ‘signs of life’ like breathing normally • a healthcare professional takes over • the AED tells you to stop. You can use speaker phone to allow you to continue performing CPR while talking to the operator.
You arrive at the scene of an incident. You see a casualty who’s not moving. What should you do first?
- Check if it’s safe to approach the casualtyRight answer
- Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Start looking for a defibrillator (AED)
- Move the casualty into the recovery position
The first thing to do is to assess the situation for danger. You need to make sure that there are no further risks. If you go to help and get hurt, then there are 2 casualties.
You’re performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. How fast should chest compressions be?
- Once per second
- Twice per secondRight answer
- 3 times per second
- Once every 5 seconds
When performing CPR, you should press down hard and fast in the centre of the casualty’s chest. You should aim for about 2 compressions per second and keep going until the casualty starts breathing normally or a healthcare professional takes over.
Your motorcycle has broken down on a motorway. How will you know the direction of the nearest emergency telephone?
- By walking with the flow of traffic
- By following an arrow on a marker postRight answer
- By walking against the flow of traffic
- By remembering where the last phone was
If you break down on a motorway, pull onto the hard shoulder and stop as far over to the left as you can. Switch on your hazard warning lights (if fitted) and go to the nearest emergency telephone. Marker posts spaced every 100 metres will show you where the nearest telephone is.
When should you use the engine cut-out switch?
- To stop the engine in an emergencyRight answer
- To stop the engine after a short journey
- To save wear on the ignition switch
- To start the engine if you lose the key
Most motorcycles are fitted with an engine cut-out switch. This is designed to stop the engine in an emergency and so reduce the risk of electrical sparks starting a fire.