L3 CERAD theory certified Exam A+ Graded

L3 CERAD theory certified Exam A+ Graded What is input? - CORRECT ANSWER-The vision primarily and hearing sceondly sending information to the brain What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-2mm What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6mm Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Tarmac - asphalt - anti-skid - concete - cobbles, brick paving or pavers - metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.) 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 What gears match what speed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1st = 0-10pm 2nd = 10-2-mph 3rd = 20-30mph 4th = 30-40mph 5th 40mph+ 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 What's the 3 basic stages of movement in a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mirror, signal, manoeuvre How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT overload your vehicle 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 your 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-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nothing the driver must 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