The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - which oversees driving tests in Britain - said motorists are often "first on the scene" when someone suffers a cardiac arrest as they moved to add key update to test.

Aspiring drivers will soon face questions about CPR techniques as part of an updated theory test. ‌

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) – which supervises driving examinations across Britain – explained that motorists frequently find themselves "first on the scene" when someone experiences a cardiac arrest. ‌

Incorporating CPR and defibrillator questions into the theory test from early next year ensures candidates will "have a better understanding of the skills to use in an emergency", the agency stated. ‌

Over 40,000 individuals across the UK experien

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