Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 421 of 424

A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What should you do?

  1. Sit them up against the car
  2. Place them in the recovery position until help arrives
  3. Give them a drink
  4. Start CPR at once
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Correct answer: Place them in the recovery position until help arrives

The recovery position helps keep the airway clear. Wait with them for medical help.

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