Written question asked by Euan Stainbank (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Driving Tests

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of CPR and defibrillator questions in driving theory tests.

Answer

Information about first aid, including CPR, is already included in the official learning materials by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the Highway Code and Driving Essential Skills. Questions are then asked as part of the driver theory test to check learning has taken place.

All questions within the theory test, including those on CPR and defibrillators, are evaluated regularly to ensure they are performing correctly, are accessible and that DVSA is providing a fair test to learners.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 23525
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: First aid Driving tests
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Driving Tests

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