CERAD EXAM Test 3 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST UPDATE
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Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ANSWER
Ambulance drivers must have sound knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failur...
CERAD EXAM Test 3 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST UPDATE Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ANSWER Ambulance drivers must have sound knowledge of the highway cod e All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation RTA- failure to conly with code may be used to negate liability in criminal proceedings Ambulance drivers may claim exemptions from legislation when justifiable When may exemption s be claimed? - ANSWER When justifiable and when the vehicle is being used for ambulance purposes provided The observation of the law would hinder the use of the vehicle for the purpose it is being used Nothing the driver does could be considered dangerou s or careless Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ANSWER Guilty of an offence if you do not adhere to the driving standards required by law RTA 1988 Will be sentenced for dangerous driving Can get points or penalties May lose job and drivers must comply with companies policy for licence checks and reporting incidents Exemptions under routine conditions - ANSWER Parking in the zig zag area of a zebra crossing Parking in a bus stop Parking across double red yellow or white lines Parking or driving on a cycle track Double parking or parking across a dropped curb Stopping on a clear way Leaving the engine running whilst unattended Parking on the offside surfing darkness Parking on a central reservation Exemptions under emergency conditions - ANSWER Treating a red light as a give way including crossings and temporary lights Keep the wrong way from a keep left or right sign Entering a pedestrian precinct Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7 am Motorway regulations Exceeding speed limits Stopping in a yellow box junction What is required when driving in bad weather - ANSWER Careful observation, good anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances Switch on dipped headlights if visi bility is poor Fog lights if visibility less than 100m Use washers and wipers What can fog lights do - ANSWER Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers Why is fog dangerous - ANSWER It reduced your perception of speed and risk because you can't see and encourages you to drive close to see vehicles ahead Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ANSWER Your tyres have to displace the water, and quickly if in a motorway. If they can't a wedge of water will form between the tyres and the road and ca use aquaplaning How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ANSWER Adjust speed and remain vigilant How should you drive in the rain - ANSWER Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating or you could lose tyre grip What do snow and sl eet do - ANSWER Reduce visibility and tyre grip What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ANSWER Spray Theon up by wheels reduces visibility further, and ruts in snow may make it difficult to steer What should you do when driving in snow and ic e - ANSWER Consider if journey is necessary Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not gritted
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