Accidents and First Aid — DGT theory test questions

Accidents and First Aid is one of the topics tested on the official Spanish DGT theory exam. Work through the questions below in English — each one shows the correct answer and a clear explanation of the rule behind it — then take a full topic test to check you are ready.

41 questions

• When facing an accident with injured people, the first thing to do is…
• At an accident scene, you find an unconscious motorcyclist still wearing a helmet. What should you do?
• For heavy bleeding from a casualty arm, the most effective action is…
• If a casualty is conscious but breathing with difficulty, you should…
• In which environment is the risk of death greatest when a vehicle hits a pedestrian?
• Which pedestrians are at greatest risk in traffic?
• Why is it harder for a driver to see a child crossing between parked vehicles?
• In Spain, what is the leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29?
• What minimum lateral clearance must a driver leave when overtaking a cyclist?
• Before changing lanes, what precaution should a driver take regarding motorcycles?
• What obligation does anyone involved in or witnessing a traffic accident have?
• In which of these cases is a driver exempt from the duty to assist victims?
• A driver causes an accident and flees without assisting the victims. What is the consequence of this?
• What does the acronym PAS stand for in the accident response protocol?
• What is the correct order of the steps in the PAS protocol?
• Before leaving the vehicle to assist at an accident, what must the driver put on?
• At what minimum distance behind the vehicle must the emergency triangles be placed during the Protect phase?
• If a fire breaks out in a crashed vehicle, what must NOT be used to put it out?
• During the Protect phase, what should be done with damaged vehicles to reduce the risk of fire?
• Which number should you call to alert the emergency services after an accident?
• When calling 112, which of the following pieces of information is essential to provide?
• What is the general rule about moving accident victims?
• A person is unconscious but breathing normally. In which position should they be placed?
• What must you never offer to a person injured in an accident?
• While waiting for the medical services, what should be done with a conscious victim?
• If a person is not breathing, what manoeuvre should be started and under what condition?
• During CPR, where should the hands be placed for chest compressions?
• When is it justified to remove the helmet from an injured motorcyclist?
• What are typical signs of shock (circulatory collapse)?
• A conscious victim shows signs of shock. In which position should they be placed?
• In the case of external bleeding from a wound, what is the correct action?
• If an object is embedded in a wound, what should be done?
• When a fracture is suspected, what is the correct action?
• How should burns be treated in first aid?
• In treating a burn, what must NOT be done?
• For a nosebleed in a conscious person, what is the recommended position?
• Which of the following items is recommended to carry in a basic first-aid kit in the car?
• Is it mandatory to carry a first-aid kit in the car in Spain?
• Regarding the accident scene, what is forbidden to do unless there is danger?
• According to the chapter, what is the most effective form of road safety?
• Which of the following is a key measure to prevent accidents?