CERAD Test 3 Questions and Answers With Verified Solutions 2025
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ✔✔Ambulance drivers must have sound
knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failure to conly with code may be used to negate liability in criminal proceedings
Ambulance drivers may claim exemptions from legislation when justifiable
When may exemptions be claimed? - ✔✔When justifiable and when the vehicle is being used for
ambulance purposes provided
The observation of the law would hinder the use of the vehicle for the purpose it is being used
Nothing the driver does could be considered dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ✔✔Guilty of an offence if you do not adhere
to the driving standards required by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
Can get points or penalties
May lose job and drivers must comply with companies policy for licence checks and reporting incidents
Exemptions under routine conditions - ✔✔Parking in the zig zag area of a zebra crossing
Parking in a bus stop
Parking across double red yellow or white lines
Parking or driving on a cycle track
Double parking or parking across a dropped curb
Stopping on a clear way
Leaving the engine running whilst unattended
Parking on the offside surfing darkness
Parking on a central reservation
,Exemptions under emergency conditions - ✔✔Treating a red light as a give way including crossings and
temporary lights
Keep the wrong way from a keep left or right sign
Entering a pedestrian precinct
Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good anticipation, correct
speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔It reduced your perception of speed and risk because you can't see and
encourages you to drive close to see vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ✔✔Your tyres have to displace the water, and quickly if in a
motorway. If they can't a wedge of water will form between the tyres and the road and cause
aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ✔✔Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating or you could lose
tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ✔✔Reduce visibility and tyre grip
, What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ✔✔Spray Theon up by wheels reduces visibility
further, and ruts in snow may make it difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ✔✔Consider if journey is necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not gritted
What roads can be affected by high winds - ✔✔Roads that are raised above the surrounding countryside
What can happen in windy conditions - ✔✔High sided vehicles can suddenly veer
The may act as wind breaks buffeting smaller vehicles when they dive past, keep a good grip on the
steering wheel
What can sun do and what should you do - ✔✔Bright low sun can cause dazzle
Use visors to reduce dazzle
What are the responsibilities of an emergency response ambulance driver - ✔✔To drive in a manner
that does not cause careless dangerous or inconsiderate driving or parking
Know your obligations under civil law
Have sound knowledge of Highway Code, and maintain knowledge
Inform own insurer of any collisions when driving an ambulance
Inform employer if you get penalties or convictions when not at work
Keep up to date with license changing
Provide medical examination report when over 45
Ensure license is valid and in date
Know what do do when involved in an accident
comply with Highway Code, road traffic act and road safety act
What is the purpose of vehicle daily inspections? - ✔✔To make the it is safe for use
Roadworthy
Comply with all road traffic law
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ✔✔Ambulance drivers must have sound
knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failure to conly with code may be used to negate liability in criminal proceedings
Ambulance drivers may claim exemptions from legislation when justifiable
When may exemptions be claimed? - ✔✔When justifiable and when the vehicle is being used for
ambulance purposes provided
The observation of the law would hinder the use of the vehicle for the purpose it is being used
Nothing the driver does could be considered dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ✔✔Guilty of an offence if you do not adhere
to the driving standards required by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
Can get points or penalties
May lose job and drivers must comply with companies policy for licence checks and reporting incidents
Exemptions under routine conditions - ✔✔Parking in the zig zag area of a zebra crossing
Parking in a bus stop
Parking across double red yellow or white lines
Parking or driving on a cycle track
Double parking or parking across a dropped curb
Stopping on a clear way
Leaving the engine running whilst unattended
Parking on the offside surfing darkness
Parking on a central reservation
,Exemptions under emergency conditions - ✔✔Treating a red light as a give way including crossings and
temporary lights
Keep the wrong way from a keep left or right sign
Entering a pedestrian precinct
Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good anticipation, correct
speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔It reduced your perception of speed and risk because you can't see and
encourages you to drive close to see vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ✔✔Your tyres have to displace the water, and quickly if in a
motorway. If they can't a wedge of water will form between the tyres and the road and cause
aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ✔✔Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating or you could lose
tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ✔✔Reduce visibility and tyre grip
, What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ✔✔Spray Theon up by wheels reduces visibility
further, and ruts in snow may make it difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ✔✔Consider if journey is necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not gritted
What roads can be affected by high winds - ✔✔Roads that are raised above the surrounding countryside
What can happen in windy conditions - ✔✔High sided vehicles can suddenly veer
The may act as wind breaks buffeting smaller vehicles when they dive past, keep a good grip on the
steering wheel
What can sun do and what should you do - ✔✔Bright low sun can cause dazzle
Use visors to reduce dazzle
What are the responsibilities of an emergency response ambulance driver - ✔✔To drive in a manner
that does not cause careless dangerous or inconsiderate driving or parking
Know your obligations under civil law
Have sound knowledge of Highway Code, and maintain knowledge
Inform own insurer of any collisions when driving an ambulance
Inform employer if you get penalties or convictions when not at work
Keep up to date with license changing
Provide medical examination report when over 45
Ensure license is valid and in date
Know what do do when involved in an accident
comply with Highway Code, road traffic act and road safety act
What is the purpose of vehicle daily inspections? - ✔✔To make the it is safe for use
Roadworthy
Comply with all road traffic law
