CERAD Exam 2
With Verified Answers
What does the road traffic act state about failure to observe
advice within the Highway Code? - ANSWER Failure to use
Highway Code may establish or negate liability within civil or
criminal proceedings
State the things that should be checked during a Vehi...
CERAD Exam 2 With Verifi ed An swers What does the road traffic act state about failure to observe advice within the Highway Code? - ANSWER Failure to use Highway Code may establish or negate liability wit hin civil or criminal proceedings State the things that should be checked during a Vehicle Daily Inspection (VDI)? - ANSWER * Walk -around check to observe external scratches/ deformity to body of truck * Tyres = check for 3mm tread depth/ bulges/ lacer ations/ exposed cord/ wheel nuts are all facing the same way * Bonnet = Oil/ brake fluid/ screenwash/ coolant and check suspension * Lights = dipped/ sidelights/ main -beam/ full -beam/ brakes/ reversing/ indicators and hazards all working * Glass and wash ing equipment (no chips/ cracks/ able to clean windscreen) * Audible warning sounds working * Doors closing/ tail lift working * Ambo equipment If involved in a collision whilst driving an ambulance, do you have an obligation to inform your personal in surance company? - ANSWER Yes, if you don't your insurance will be void Who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger to others - ANSWER the person with the largest vehicle Highway Code rule 89 states that your vehicle must comply with require ments of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations and what else? - ANSWER Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations What is the definition of a road? - ANSWER 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 offences? - ANSWER Parliament (The courts then serve the penalties) Failure to rectify vehi cle defects can result in penalty points on a driving license, True or False? - ANSWER True Driving standards required by law as per road traffic act 1998... What are they? - ANSWER If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care/ lack of consideration for other people, he is guilty of offence Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be given a custodial sentence no matter the mitigating factors, true or false? - ANSWER True How many penalty points can a driver acc umulate within a 3 year period before they get disqualified from dangerous driving? - ANSWER 12 points What's the correct order fro a pre -driver check? - ANSWER 1. Handbrake and gear 2. Seat adjustment and steering wheel 3. Mirrors 4. Perform startin g procedure How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle defect identified - ANSWER 3 per defect It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation... True or false? - ANSWER False, it is a statutory obligation Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to maintain their knowledge of the Highway Code... True or false? - ANSWER True Describe a positive instruction sign - ANSWER sign with blue circle and no red border Describe a non -primary route sign - ANSWER Whit sign black border Describe a primary route - ANSWER Green sign yellow border List passive safety features within a vehicle - ANSWER * Airbags * Crumple zones * Submarine seats * Whiplash protection * Seatbelt pre -tensioners * head restrains * rally roof * Steering column If a vehicle is considered to be in a dangerous condition this could lead to prosecution under the construction and use regulations... True or False? - ANSWER True What does EBA stand for? - ANSWER Emergency Brake Assist
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