Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 419 of 424

A casualty does not respond. How do you open the airway?

  1. Tilt the head forward onto the chest
  2. Put a pillow under the head
  3. Press the tongue down
  4. Place your fingers under the chin and lift it forward
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Correct answer: Place your fingers under the chin and lift it forward

This is the A in DR ABC. Then check for normal breathing.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Annex 7. First aid on the road, 4. Provide emergency care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026