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Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 424 of 424

How long should you cool a burn with clean, cool water?

  1. About 2 minutes
  2. About 5 minutes
  3. At least 20 minutes
  4. Until the skin dries
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Correct answer: At least 20 minutes

Then cover the burn with cling film if you have it. Do not remove anything stuck to the burn.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026