Practice Exam for L3 CERAD theory Actual Questions and Answers

Practice Exam for L3 CERAD theory Actual Questions and Answers What is input? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vision/hearing sending information to the brain What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1mm Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. so if rear ended we have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-- tarmac - asphalt - anti-skid - concete - cobbles, brick paving or pavers - metal Are you allowed to tow anything? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT tow more than your licence allows How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision? - CORRECT ANSWER-25 ambulance collisions per day most common = ambulances collide with parked cars Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 can park if no solid lines ? - CORRECT ANSWER-10m When can you flash your headlights ? - CORRECT ANSWER-To let other road users know you're there What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - CORRECT ANSWER25-50mm every action equals what? - CORRECT ANSWER-A reaction What is the decision making process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anticipation Planning Assessing space, position and gear What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main beam on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Look to N/S kerb and MUST NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road users What are three types of motorways ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled motorway Hard shoulder running All lanes running What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post are 100m apart Signs are 500m ETB's are 1.5 miles apart What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back on an ambulance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure pts feet can touch the floor 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue Red mist Lack of concentration Speed Complacency Frustration Driver behaviour Stress What can overtaking lead to ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head on collisions, 90% risk of death travelling at 60mph Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to 100m or less