L3 CERAD theory Predicted Questions and Answers 2024

What is input? - The vision primarily and hearing sceondly sending information to the brain What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - 2mm What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - 1.6mm Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? - 1st so if a person drives into the back of our vehicle we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you 2nd if you receive a red call we can manoeuvre easily from behind the vehicle in front 3rd 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 surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.) 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 most common collision? - 25 ambulance collisions per day, most common = ambulances collide with parked cars What gears match what speed? - 1st = 0-10pm 2nd = 10-2-mph 3rd = 20-30mph 4th = 30-40mph 5th 40mph+ 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 What's the 3 basic stages of movement in a vehicle? - Mirror, signal, manoeuvre How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - 7 days Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - You MUST NOT overload your vehicle On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ? - 10m When can you flash your headlights ? - To let other road users know your there What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - 25-50mm every action equals what? - A reaction What is the decision making process? - The ability to make sense of information so : A) anticipating how events may unfold B) planning the risks/hazards and grading them C) assessing space, position and gear What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main beam on? - Nothing the driver must look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road users