L3 CERAD theory UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is input? Vision/hearing sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? 1mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and 1. so if rear ended we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
the vehicle in front ? 2. if you receive an assignment we can manoeuvre easily
3. so not to intimidate the driver in front
What types of road surfaces are there? - tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal
Are you allowed to tow anything? You MUST NOT tow more than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the 25 ambulance collisions per day
most common collision? most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? 1. Take up free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is lost
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you 10m
can park if no solid lines ?
When can you flash your headlights ? To let other road users know you're there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should 25-50mm
be ?
every action equals what? A reaction
What is the decision making process? Anticipation
Planning
Assessing space, position and gear
What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has Look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road
high/main beam on? users
, What are three types of motorways ? Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? Post are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
in the back on an ambulance? Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What can overtaking lead to ? Head on collisions, 90% risk of death travelling at 60mph
Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? You MUST NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to 100m
or less
What does ESP mean and what does it do ? Electronic stability programme - an active system which incorporates
conventional ABS and TCS. It is designed to help vehicle stability by detecting
when it is driven to the limit of its physical capabilities.
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? Cobbles, brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull Normal motorway = hard shoulder
into if an emergency happened with your vehicle ? Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, Safe
checks must be carried out to make sure its what ? Roadworthy
Compliant with law
Satisfies health and safety legislation
Sets a good example
What does output mean? Taking action - by making an appropriate response
Are you allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank You MUST NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
you ? obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and Non-primary - white with a black outline
motorway sign? Primary - green
Motorway - blue
CORRECT Answers
What is input? Vision/hearing sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? 1mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and 1. so if rear ended we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
the vehicle in front ? 2. if you receive an assignment we can manoeuvre easily
3. so not to intimidate the driver in front
What types of road surfaces are there? - tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal
Are you allowed to tow anything? You MUST NOT tow more than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the 25 ambulance collisions per day
most common collision? most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? 1. Take up free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is lost
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you 10m
can park if no solid lines ?
When can you flash your headlights ? To let other road users know you're there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should 25-50mm
be ?
every action equals what? A reaction
What is the decision making process? Anticipation
Planning
Assessing space, position and gear
What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has Look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road
high/main beam on? users
, What are three types of motorways ? Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? Post are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
in the back on an ambulance? Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What can overtaking lead to ? Head on collisions, 90% risk of death travelling at 60mph
Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? You MUST NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to 100m
or less
What does ESP mean and what does it do ? Electronic stability programme - an active system which incorporates
conventional ABS and TCS. It is designed to help vehicle stability by detecting
when it is driven to the limit of its physical capabilities.
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? Cobbles, brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull Normal motorway = hard shoulder
into if an emergency happened with your vehicle ? Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, Safe
checks must be carried out to make sure its what ? Roadworthy
Compliant with law
Satisfies health and safety legislation
Sets a good example
What does output mean? Taking action - by making an appropriate response
Are you allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank You MUST NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
you ? obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and Non-primary - white with a black outline
motorway sign? Primary - green
Motorway - blue
