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First aid questions and answers for the driving test
Updated 28 September 2026
12 of the 50 questions in the Turkish driving exam come from First Aid, and it is one of the subjects where candidates lose the most points. The 7 questions below were written to follow the MEB curriculum. Answer each one yourself first, then press "Show answer".
Question 1
When giving basic life support (CPR) to an adult, what should the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths be?
- 15 compressions / 2 breaths
- 30 compressions / 2 breaths
- 5 compressions / 1 breath
- 30 compressions / 5 breaths
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Correct answer: B) 30 compressions / 2 breaths
For adults, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions.
Question 2
What is the correct first aid for a nosebleed?
- Tilt the head back
- Lean the head slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose
- Lay the person on their back
- Plug the nose with cotton and wait
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Correct answer: B) Lean the head slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose
Lean the head slightly forward and pinch the nostrils for 5 to 10 minutes. Tilting the head back makes blood run into the throat.
Question 3
What should be done first to a burn?
- Apply toothpaste
- Apply yoghurt
- Hold it under cool running water for at least 10 minutes
- Put ice directly on it
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Correct answer: C) Hold it under cool running water for at least 10 minutes
Cool the burn with cool water. Do not use toothpaste, yoghurt or ice directly on the skin.
Question 4
Which number do you call for emergency help in Turkey?
- 110
- 155
- 112
- 156
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Correct answer: C) 112
112 is the emergency number for all emergencies in Turkey.
Question 5
Which position should an unconscious casualty who is breathing be placed in?
- Shock position
- Recovery position
- Semi-sitting position
- Face-down position
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Correct answer: B) Recovery position
An unconscious person who is breathing is put in the recovery position so the tongue or vomit does not block the airway.
Question 6
The basic steps of first aid in Turkey are known as "KBK". What do they stand for?
- Check, Care, Record
- Protect, Report, Rescue
- Bleeding, Consciousness, Heart
- Lift, Tie, Rescue
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Correct answer: B) Protect, Report, Rescue
KBK stands for Koruma (Protect), Bildirme (Report) and Kurtarma (Rescue).
Question 7
In the ABC of first aid, what does the letter "A" stand for?
- Calling an ambulance
- Airway
- Pain control
- Arterial pressure
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Correct answer: B) Airway
A is Airway, B is Breathing and C is Circulation.
Numbers you must know for first aid
- 112: Emergency number
- 114: National Poison Information Centre
- 30 / 2: Chest compressions to rescue breaths for adults
- 100-120: Chest compressions per minute
- 5-6 cm: Chest compression depth for adults
- 10 seconds: Maximum time to check breathing
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