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1
Which of the following may cause a skid?
Course steering
Excessive braking
Harsh acceleration
All of the above
2
The system of car control will improve which two of the following skills?
Anticipation and observation
Observation and parking
Parking and anticipation
Anticipation and pre driving check
3
Which of these is not considered a human factor risk for emergency response drivers?
Driving stress
Remaining task focused
Operational stressors
Time pressures and purpose of the journey
4
Human factors are personal characteristics that…
Can increase a drivers risk of collision
Can both increase & reduce a drivers risk of collision
Have no impact on a drivers risk of collision
Can reduce a drivers risk of collision
5
Drivers must examine the exterior ambulance for damage. Failure to do so could lead to the driver being…?
Prosecuted under the road vehicle (construction and use) regulations
Declared unsafe to drive
Held responsible for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition
Sentenced to 6 months prison
6
It’s 3am and you are given a rest break. Which of the following steps should you take to combat tiredness?
Take the opportunity to get some fresh air
All of the above
Relax your posture
Undertake some exercise
7
Passive safety systems that work along with correctly used seatbelts, to reduce and prevent injury include?
Front and side airbags, seatbelt pre tensioners
Front and side airbags, ABS
Seatbelt pre tensioners, ABS
Seatbelt post tensioners, ABS
8
Which of the following types of road furniture are white, with red and blue markings and found every 100m on a motorway?
Marker posts
Speed limit signs
Motorway direction signs
Driver location signs
9
Which of the following statements is correct regarding when vehicles may be passed on the left?
Only appropriate during hours of darkness
Only heavy goods vehicles
Forbidden under all circumstances
Vehicles signalling to turn right
10
If you are in a collision but not able to give your name and address, when must you report this to the police?
Within 12hrs
Within 24hrs
Within 36hrs
Within 72hrs
11
How would you describe understeer?
The vehicle runs wide of its intended course
The rear wheels spin
The rear of the vehicle steps out
Too much steering applied causes a skid
12
The Highway Code states you must not sound your horn between the hours of … in a built up area?
11pm - 7:30am
11:30pm - 7:30am
11:30pm - 7:00am
11pm - 7am
13
Which of the following are practical steps which can be taken to combat stress when driving?
All of the above
Use techniques learnt during training
Maintain a calm and professional approach
Adjust seat/steering wheel so you’re not tense/uncomfortable
14
When driving electric vehicles regenerative braking is activated when…
Easing off the accelerator pedal
Depressing the clutch pedal
Depressing the accelerator pedal
Deactivating the retarder
15
When driving under emergency response conditions, which of the following exemptions may only be claimed?
Parking on a cycle track
Stopping on a clear way
Stopping within a yellow box junction
Driving on a cycle track
16
What sort of safety system is ESP (electronic stability program)?
Passive
Advisory
Monitoring
Active
17
The position and movement of other road users is an example of which of the following?
A factor within the ambulance driver’s control
A less important factor for an experienced ambulance driver
An actual or potential danger for an ambulance driver
An actual opportunity to make progress for an ambulance driver
18
Who are more likely to have collisions as a result of failure to look properly, careless or reckless driving etc?
30-40 year olds
Young drivers
18-30 years old
Older drivers
19
If you feel sleepy when driving what should you do?
Call your manager to arrange cover
Stop immediately
Stop in a safe place
Continue driving regardless till the end of your shift
20
Which of the following best describes red mist?
Attention is not on the driving due to being caught up in an incident
Driver has been dazzled by undipped headlights of an oncoming vehicle
Driver is unable to see the road clearly in fog due to emergency lights
A driver had engaged in physical conflict with another road user
21
Which of the following best describes the effect of a reappraisal stress coping strategy
May impair driving performance through distraction
Mastery of driving challenge through self assertion
It tends to have a more positive influence on driving
It ignores the stressor through self distraction
22
Which of the following guidance is given when claiming the exemption treating a red traffic light as a give way
All of the above
Consider that other ambulances may be entering on a green signal
Must not cause other road users to pass through a red traffic signal
Keep scanning left and right as you cross the junction
23
What is the correct order?
Take - give - use
Take - use - give
Give - use - take
Use - give - take
24
Whose responsibility is it to ensure passenger safety and comfort?
The driver
Both
Neither
The attendant
25
When claiming the exemption ‘parking at a designated bus stop’, which of the following guidance is given?
Consider possible disruption to buses
All of the above
Consider use of hazard warning lights
Consider possible obstructions to pedestrians
26
What is the safest way to stop an ambulance with ABS?
Remove brake pressure and steer
Repeatedly press and release the brake pedal quickly
Depress the brake as far as possible and keep it there
Brake smoothly and firmly
27
Which of the following are correct for why an ambulance driver must comply with the Highway Code?
Must drive in accordance with road traffic legislation, subject to the rule
HWC is legally binding for all road users
Failure to observe the HWC is a criminal offence
28
“The system of car control is a way of _ and _ hazards that is _ , safe and leaves nothing to chance”
Observing, approaching, systematic
Approaching, negotiating, methodical
Approaching, negotiating, progressive
Observing, approaching, methodical
29
In what situation can you claim the exemption for parking an ambulance on the offside during the hours of darkness?
At any time
When the ambulance is parked at ambulance station
When engaged on an emergency response only
When dealing with any category of patient
30
In most driving conditions drivers should keep the anti skid regulator switched on because this improves stability by?
Preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards when brake pedal is released
Braking individual wheels and increasing power output from the engine
Applying friction free torque to the rear wheels
Applying brake effect to individual wheels and reducing engine torque
31
When considering confrontational behaviour amongst emergency response ambulance crews, which is the odd one out?
Preventative actions
Risk taking
Perception of acceptable driving standards
Perception of personal risk
32
Which of the following should you do if you break down on a motorway?
Pull into the hard shoulder, stop as far left as possible
Try and stop near an emergency telephone
Exit via left hand door
All of the above
33
You can use your horn in which of the following circumstances?
Thank other road users for facilitating your progress
To warn other road users of your presence
To signal other road users that you wish to pass
To rebuke other road users hindering your progress
34
Which of the following stress coping strategies is recognised as a dangerous strategy?
Reappraisal
Avoidance
Task focused
Confrontative
35
When is it legal for a driver to use a mobile phone?
In stationary traffic
Call 999 or 113 in a genuine emergency when it’s unsafe to stop
In a stationary vehicle making a contactless payment
Set directions on Sat Nav
36
According to the Highway Code, when driving during the hours of darkness, you should avoid taking long journeys between
11pm to 4am
Midnight to 4am
11pm to 8am
Midnight to 6am
37
On restricted roads, between 23:30 and 07:00, the use of audible warning instruments is…?
Not permitted under any circumstances
Mandatory while on an emergency response
An exemption available while engaged on any category of patient
An exemption available while engaged on emergency response
38
A Red Cross above a lane on the motorway means…?
You must not proceed any further in this lane
Proceed with all due caution
Beware of emergency vehicles ahead
Only use this lane
39
Which of the following is not one of the most common causes of collisions?
Actions based on poor judgement
Being careless, reckless or in a hurry
Driver error or reaction
Driving under the influence of drugs
40
Which of the following is not a cause of skidding?
Slippery road
Harsh acceleration
Course steering
Excessive speed
41
What are the 3 most common direct causes of vehicle collisions?
Driver error, poor weather, being careless or reckless
Driver error, actions based on poor judgement, being careless or reckless
Poor weather, actions based on poor judgement, driver error
42
What are the higher 2 levels of the GDE?
The purpose of the journey/understanding the Highway Code
The purpose of the journey and controlling the vehicle
The purpose of the journey and human factors
The purpose of the journey and not taking risks
43
Which vehicles can you cross on a solid white line to overtake travelling at 10mph or less?
Pedal cycle, horse, LGV
Pedal cycle, horse, road maintenance vehicle
Pedal cycle, horse, LGV
44
Which of these are physiological factors that could negatively affect observation and anticipation?
All of the above
Alertness
Tiredness
Monotonous driving conditions
45
What is the correct order of the system of car control?
Gear, position, speed, acceleration
Position, gear, speed, acceleration
Position, speed gear, acceleration
Speed, position, gear, acceleration
46
Which of the following is not an option in the event of a breakdown on a motorway?
Try and stop near an emergency telephone
Place warning triangle 45m behind ambulance
Pull into hard shoulder and stop as far to the left as possible
Leave the ambulance by the left hand door
47
You must not cross or straddle double white lines, where the line nearest to you is solid, to overtake a tractor at…?
12mph
10mph
15mph
None of the above
48
Which of the following exemptions may be claimed when driving under routine and emergency response conditions?
Parking in areas controlled by double yellows and exceeding speed limit
Parking in areas controlled by double reds and entering pedestrian areas
49
Hayfever, viral infections and colds are all physiological factors that…?
Will prevent a driver working due to impact on concentration
Have no impact on driver concentration
Can cause decreased driver concentration
Can cause increased driver concentration
50
When claiming an exemption for statutory speed limit, what must you do?
Always have sirens activated
Be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear on your side
Not more than the speed limit
Only claims on national speed limit roads
51
What is the correct order?
Prioritise, anticipate, decide
Decide, anticipate, prioritise
Anticipate, decide, prioritise
Anticipate, prioritise, decide
52
What is the purpose of ABS?
To prevent the driver having to cadence brake
To save brake wear and tear
To stop the vehicle in a shorter distance
To maintain steering control under excessive braking
53
Under what circumstances can you straddle a solid white lines system, where the nearest to you is solid?
Overtake a road maintenance vehicle, travelling at 10mph
Overtake a road maintenance vehicle, travelling at 30mph
Overtake a car, if they are travelling at 10mph
Overtake any vehicles during emergency response
54
What is the overlapping part of the system which feeds into all of the phases?
Anticipation
Observation
Intelligence
Information
55
What are the lower 2 levels of the GDE?
Controlling the vehicle & human factors
Controlling the vehicle & reading the road and traffic conditions
Controlling the vehicle & being aware of the risk
Controlling the vehicle & understanding the Highway Code
56
Which of the following is an advantage of using the system of car control?
It ensures that no accidents will occur
It can make your vehicle less stable
You will have more time to react
You will always see hidden hazards
57
Which of the following guidance applies when claiming the exemption for stopping on a clear way?
Never leave unattended ambulance engine running
Ensure ambulance is secure with keys removed
Ensure you wear PPE when exiting ambulance
Exit from rear of ambulance
58
Which of the following exemptions can be claimed when dealing with any category of patient?
Stopping within a yellow junction box
Parking on a central reservation
Entering a pedestrian precinct
Exceeding statutory speed limits
59
Which of the following best describes exemptions in relation to using the hard shoulder on a traditional motorway?
You may stop as long as it can be justified
You may drive and stop without justification
You may drive on it but must not stop
You may stop but not utilise it as a driving lane
60
Which of the following road traffic law exemptions applies when dealing with any category of patient?
All of the above
Parking in areas controlled by double white/red/yellow lines
Stopping on a clear way
Leaving engine running while ambulance is unattended
61
In the I AM SAFE acronym used for fitness to drive assessment, what does the I stand for?
Illness
Industry
Intuition
Independent driving
62
You must inform the DVLA if you change…
None of the above
Your insurance company
Your car
Your name and/or address
63
Within a 3 year period how many penalty points usually initiates a mandatory disqualification?
3 or more
9 or more
12 or more
6 or more
64
How does an anti lock braking system prevent wheels from fully locking up, whilst braking in an emergency?
By applying the brakes in a vibrating action
Applies the brakes using firm, consistent pressure
Releases brakes for 10 secs then applies them again
Repeatedly releases and reapplies in a pulsing action
65
Which of the following stress coping strategies is recognised as a positive strategy?
Avoidance
Confrontative
Emotion focused
Reappraisal
66
What does ABS stand for?
Antilock braking steering
Antilock braking system
Automatic braking system
Antilock braking shoes
67
Safe emergency response driving needs concentration. Which of the following should you avoid doing?
Driving to the system of car control
Arguing with colleagues, passengers or others
Discussing past driving problems
Giving a commentary to help you identify all hazards
68
Which of the following is part of forward planning for a systematic approach?
All of the above
Anticipate hazards
Decide what to do
Prioritise
69
Emergency response driving in the hours of darkness can create fatigue. Which of the following are symptoms of fatigue?
Lack of general alertness
Slow or late reactions to hazards
Frequent yawning
All of the above
70
How does the system of car control make you drive more safely?
It maintains your vehicles stability in all situations
All of the above
It is methodical and leaves nothing to chance
It gives you time to react to hazards
71
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the risk of tiredness and a drivers age?
Drivers over the age of 45 are more at risk of tiredness
Drivers between 18 and 25 are more at risk of tiredness than older drivers
There is no correlation between a drivers age and risk of tiredness
Drivers between 26 and 44 are at the highest risk of tiredness
72
Which of these is not a type of hazard?
Physical features
Weather conditions
The position or movement of other road users
Passengers in the vehicle
73
Roadcraft advised using an assessment for fitness to drive and suggests using the acronym…
IT IS SAVE
I AM SAFE
I AM SAVE
IT IS SAFE
74
Which of the following coping strategies for driving stress involves self criticism, impairing driving performance?
Reappraisal coping
Emotion focused coping
Avoidance coping
Task focused coping
75
As you go around a left hand bend you notice the rear steps out to the right. What direction should you steer in?
Left
Right
Straight
Left and right repeatedly
