Practice Exam for L3 CERAD theory Actual Questions and Answers
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CERAD
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CERAD
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 ? -...
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 ANSWER -
25-50mm 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 What does ESP mean and what does it do ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Electronic stability programme - an active system which incorporates conventional ABS and TCS. It is designed to help vehicle stability by detecting when it is driven to the limit of its physical capabilities. What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cobbles, brick paving and pavers Metal surfaces On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull into if an emergency happened with your vehicle ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Normal motorway = hard shoulder Smart motorway = emergency use area Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, checks must be carried out to make sure its what ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Safe Roadworthy Compliant with law Satisfies health and safety legislation Sets a good example What does output mean? - CORRECT ANSWER -Taking action - by making an appropriate response Are you allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank you ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You MUST NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or obstruction ahead. What colour background is a non -primary, primary and motorway sign? - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-primary - white with a black outline Primary - green Motorway - blue What is a T2 hazard ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Movement and position of other road users How many types of hazards are there ? - CORRECT ANSWER -3 What is a T3 hazard ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Weather (snow, rain, sun,ice wind ect) What other physiological factors can affect concern traction and reaction times when driving ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Minor illness Medications Residual blood/drug alcohol Low/high blood sugar levels Life stresses On ERD are you exempt from dangerous driving ? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO What is decision time ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Time between observing the hazard and deciding what to do Are you allowed to exceed the speed limits for the roads ? - CORRECT ANSWER -You MUST NOT exceed the speed limits for the roads and vehicles (exemptions apply )
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