L3 CERAD Exam 2 - Theory Before Commencing to Drive
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Answers
What does the road traffic act state about failure to Failure to use the Highway Code may establish or negate liability within civil or
observe advice within the Highway Code? criminal proceedings
State the things that should be checked during a Vehicle Walk around the vehicle to observe external scratches, deformities of the vehicle.
Daily Inspection (VDI)? / Check for 3mm tread of tyres with no bulges, lacerations, exposed ply cords and
ensure that wheel nuts are facing the same way. / Check the oil, brake fluid, screen
wash, coolant and check the suspension. / Check the lights - dipped, sidelights,
main-beam, full-beam, brakes, reversing, indicators and hazard warning lights /
Check the glass and washing equipment, ensure there are no chips, cracks and
the windscreen is clean / Check the audible and visual sounds are working /
Ensure the doors close and the ramp is working
If involved in a collision whilst driving an ambulance, do Yes, if you don't your insurance will be void
you have an obligation to inform your personal insurance
company?
Who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger to The person with the largest vehicle
others
Highway Code rule 89 states that your vehicle must Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations
comply with requirements of the Road Vehicles
(Construction and Use) Regulations and what else?
What is the definition of a road? Any highway / road to which the public has access and includes bridges over
which a road passes
Who is responsible for setting penalties for road traffic Parliament
offences?
Who serves the penalties The Courts
Failure to rectify vehicle defects can result in penalty True
points on a driving license, True or False?
Driving standards required by law as per road traffic act If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care & Lack of
1998, What are they? consideration for other people, he is guilty of offence
Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be True
given a custodial sentence no matter the mitigating
factors, true or false?
, How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within 12 Points
a 3 year period before they get disqualified from
dangerous driving?
What's the correct order for a pre-driver check? Handbrake & Gear / Seat Adjustment & Steering Wheel / Mirrors / Perform
Starting Procedure
How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle 3 Points
defect identified
It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to False
drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation.
True or false?
Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to True
maintain their knowledge of the Highway Code. True or
false?
Describe a positive instruction sign Sign with blue circle and no red border
Describe a non-primary route sign White sign with a black border
Describe a primary route Green sign with a yellow border
List passive safety features within a vehicle Airbags / Crumple Zones / Submarine Seats / Whiplash Protection / Seatbelts Pre-
Tensioners / Head Restraints / Rally Roof / Steering Column
If a vehicle is considered to be in a dangerous condition True
this could lead to prosecution under the construction
and use regulations. True or False?
What does EBA stand for? Emergency Brake Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver Increases brake pressure, which reduces the stopping distance
depresses the brake quickly?
What does ABS stand for? Anti-Lock Braking System
What dos ABS enable the driver to do? Able to both steer and brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
What are retarders? Stop the brakes from overheating while helping the vehicle to slow down
What type of retarders are found on most modern Electromagnetic
ambulances?
How is the retarder system normally activated? Driver depresses the brake pedal, which requires no additional driver input and
no special training
What may show to indicate the retarders have been A red 'R' warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard
activated?
at Speed UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does the road traffic act state about failure to Failure to use the Highway Code may establish or negate liability within civil or
observe advice within the Highway Code? criminal proceedings
State the things that should be checked during a Vehicle Walk around the vehicle to observe external scratches, deformities of the vehicle.
Daily Inspection (VDI)? / Check for 3mm tread of tyres with no bulges, lacerations, exposed ply cords and
ensure that wheel nuts are facing the same way. / Check the oil, brake fluid, screen
wash, coolant and check the suspension. / Check the lights - dipped, sidelights,
main-beam, full-beam, brakes, reversing, indicators and hazard warning lights /
Check the glass and washing equipment, ensure there are no chips, cracks and
the windscreen is clean / Check the audible and visual sounds are working /
Ensure the doors close and the ramp is working
If involved in a collision whilst driving an ambulance, do Yes, if you don't your insurance will be void
you have an obligation to inform your personal insurance
company?
Who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger to The person with the largest vehicle
others
Highway Code rule 89 states that your vehicle must Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations
comply with requirements of the Road Vehicles
(Construction and Use) Regulations and what else?
What is the definition of a road? Any highway / road to which the public has access and includes bridges over
which a road passes
Who is responsible for setting penalties for road traffic Parliament
offences?
Who serves the penalties The Courts
Failure to rectify vehicle defects can result in penalty True
points on a driving license, True or False?
Driving standards required by law as per road traffic act If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care & Lack of
1998, What are they? consideration for other people, he is guilty of offence
Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be True
given a custodial sentence no matter the mitigating
factors, true or false?
, How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within 12 Points
a 3 year period before they get disqualified from
dangerous driving?
What's the correct order for a pre-driver check? Handbrake & Gear / Seat Adjustment & Steering Wheel / Mirrors / Perform
Starting Procedure
How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle 3 Points
defect identified
It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to False
drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation.
True or false?
Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to True
maintain their knowledge of the Highway Code. True or
false?
Describe a positive instruction sign Sign with blue circle and no red border
Describe a non-primary route sign White sign with a black border
Describe a primary route Green sign with a yellow border
List passive safety features within a vehicle Airbags / Crumple Zones / Submarine Seats / Whiplash Protection / Seatbelts Pre-
Tensioners / Head Restraints / Rally Roof / Steering Column
If a vehicle is considered to be in a dangerous condition True
this could lead to prosecution under the construction
and use regulations. True or False?
What does EBA stand for? Emergency Brake Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver Increases brake pressure, which reduces the stopping distance
depresses the brake quickly?
What does ABS stand for? Anti-Lock Braking System
What dos ABS enable the driver to do? Able to both steer and brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
What are retarders? Stop the brakes from overheating while helping the vehicle to slow down
What type of retarders are found on most modern Electromagnetic
ambulances?
How is the retarder system normally activated? Driver depresses the brake pedal, which requires no additional driver input and
no special training
What may show to indicate the retarders have been A red 'R' warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard
activated?
