In the UK, the government are now including enhanced CPR and defibrillator questions in driving theory tests to help improve survival rates from cardiac arrest. The change is designed to increase public confidence in emergency response skills.

Since 2026, Driving theory tests include enhanced first aid questions, building on existing first aid content that has been part of driver education for years.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has expanded the theory test question bank to include enhanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) content, and questions about automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the first time. 

The move aims to address the UK’s low cardiac arrest survival rates by making sure more people know how to respond in emergencies.

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