Official questionExamen Civique
Est-il obligatoire de porter secours à une personne en danger ?
Is it compulsory to help a person in danger?
Correct answer
Oui, si on peut le faire sans se mettre en danger, par exemple en appelant les secours
Yes, if you can do so without putting yourself in danger, for example by calling the emergency services
Why
Failing to assist a person in danger (non-assistance à personne en danger) is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a €75,000 fine under Article 223-6 of the Penal Code. Calling 15, 17, 18 or 112 already counts as assistance. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- ANon, c'est seulement le travail des pompiersNo, it is only the fire brigade's job
- BNon, sauf si la personne est un membre de sa familleNo, unless the person is a family member
- CNon, seulement si on est médecinNo, only if you are a doctor
- DOui, si on peut le faire sans se mettre en danger, par exemple en appelant les secoursYes, if you can do so without putting yourself in danger, for example by calling the emergency services