Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 415 of 424

When may you move an injured person out of their vehicle?

  1. Whenever they ask for fresh air
  2. Only if they are in immediate danger
  3. As soon as you arrive
  4. If they say they feel cold
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Correct answer: Only if they are in immediate danger

Moving a casualty can make injuries worse. Only move them if danger is immediate.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287), Rule 283

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026