Breakdowns, Collisions and First Aid
Places of relative safety, motorway breakdown actions, warning others, collision duties, emergency calls, casualty priorities and scene protection.
How to prepare for the DVSA car theory test
Connect each Great Britain rule to a driving decision: read the road, identify who is exposed, preserve time and space, and respond safely before a hazard escalates.
Core concepts
Concept 1
In a breakdown, move away from live traffic to a place of relative safety whenever possible.
Exam cue: On high-speed roads, leave at the next exit or reach a service area if possible.
Concept 2
After a collision, prevent further danger, summon help, meet legal information and reporting duties and give appropriate aid.
Exam cue: If stranded in a live lane and unable to exit safely, stay belted in, use hazards and call 999.
Concept 3
Airway, breathing and severe bleeding take priority while unnecessary casualty movement may worsen injuries.
Exam cue: Give the exact location, direction and known hazards when calling for help.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Placing a warning triangle on a motorway.
Guardrail: Do not choose an answer merely because it is technically permitted; check whether it preserves view, control, legal compliance and the safety of others.
Standing between the vehicle and moving traffic.
Guardrail: Do not choose an answer merely because it is technically permitted; check whether it preserves view, control, legal compliance and the safety of others.
Giving food or drink to an injured person.
Guardrail: Do not choose an answer merely because it is technically permitted; check whether it preserves view, control, legal compliance and the safety of others.
Memory anchors
Go Left Get Safe
Move left and reach a service area, emergency area or hard shoulder if possible.
Live Lane Stay Call
If you cannot exit safely, stay belted, use hazards and call 999.
No Motorway Triangle
Never place a warning triangle on a motorway carriageway.
Scene Airway Breathing
Control danger, call for help and assess life-threatening needs first.
Do Not Move Needlessly
Move an injured person only for immediate danger or essential life-saving care.
Details and Report
Exchange required information and report as the law requires.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
A car develops trouble on a motorway but can still move. Where should the driver aim?
Where should a motorway breakdown be moved if no exit or service area is reachable?
Answer all questions to submit.
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