Summary first aid requirements

First aid constitutes an important part of the theory test. You must know the order of life-saving measures and know what to do in different situations.

Order at a traffic accident

Read more about first aid at a traffic accident .

Securing the accident site

• Turn on hazard lights and place warning triangle at least 100 meters behind the accident
• Wear a reflective vest before leaving the car
• On a motorway: park behind the guardrail and never walk in the lane unnecessarily
• Ensure that other road users see the accident site in time

Life-saving first aid -

• ABCDE

Recovery position

Use recovery position when the person is unconscious but breathing:

• Ensure open airways by tilting the head backwards
• Lay the person on their side so vomit drains out
• Cover with a jacket or blanket to avoid cooling

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

When the person is not breathing normally, start CPR :

• 30 chest compressions – deep and fast, in the center of the chest
• 2 rescue breaths – tilt the head back, lift the chin, blow for 1 second
• Continue 30:2 until the ambulance takes over or the person starts breathing
• Use defibrillator (AED) if available – it gives you instructions

Bleeding and shock

• Major bleeding – apply direct pressure with a bandage or cloth
• Shock – raise legs, keep the person warm, speak reassuringly
• Internal injuries – do not move the person unnecessarily, wait for the ambulance

Call 113

When you call the emergency number, have ready:

• What has happened
• Where the accident is (street name, kilometer marker, landmarks)
• How many are injured
• What kind of injuries you can see
• Your phone number – do not hang up until the operator says it is okay

Further reading

• First aid at a traffic accident
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Recovery position
• Common mistakes in the theory test
• Practice with practical examples