Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're at the scene of an incident. Why would you move a casualty who's unconscious but still breathing?

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Because an ambulance is on its way

Because bystanders advise you to

Because there's further danger

Because it will clear the road

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Because there's further dangerThis was the right answer

Provided they're breathing, unconscious casualties shouldn't usually be moved. The exception to this is when there's further danger; for example, from other traffic or from fire. Moving a person unnecessarily could cause further injury.

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3. Help those involvedHighway Code annex · Do not move a breathing casualty unless further danger makes movement necessary.

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