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L3 CERAD Final Exam + CERAD L3 Final Exam
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1
How can understeering be reduced?
Increasing power and or increasing steering
Reducing power and or increasing steering
Increasing power and or reducing steering
Reducing power and or reducing steering
2
Hazard lines have twice as many cats eyes as the centre line
False
True
3
How far apart are driver locator signs on motorway?
100 m
Every other turn off
500 m
1 mile
4
When leaving the motorway, what point should you be in lane 1? (Routine)
1/2 mile
2miles
1 mile
300 yards
5
What is the minimum distance to park from a junction?
50 m
100m
10m
15m
6
What colour cats eyes would you expect to find on the motorway?
White, green, yellow
Blue, green and yellow
Red and white
Green, red, white, amber
7
What should you consider when entering a pedestrian precinct
If its match day
If audible equipment should be used
If warning triangle is required
If police escort is required
8
Vehicle safety technology can be used to help a driver regain control of a vehicle, but cannot defy the laws of physics
True
False
9
What are the statistics of people suffering a fatal collision whilst over taking?
1/10
1/15
1/20
1/30
10
When can ambulance drivers use the hard shoulder on the motorway?
When police tell you
ERD driving as long as it’s justified
Never
When traffic is heavy
11
A failure to observe the rules of the highway code may result in prosecution
True
False
12
What does EBA stand for?
Enabling break assist
Emergency break assist
Emergency breaking accident
Emergency break accelerant
13
You must not use audible warning equipment after darkness
False
True
14
If two vehicles collide, one doing 50 mph the other doing 30 mph, what is the impact speed?
50mph
65mph
80mph
160mph
15
What is the maximum speed of a C1 ambulance on a single carriageway, dual carriageway, and motorway
50mph, 70mph and 70mph
50mph, 60mph and 70mph
60mph, 60mph and 70mph
50mph, 70mph and 70mph
16
If red cats eyes are on your offside on the motorway what should you do?
Move left
Leave motorway
Stay as you are
Move right
17
When can we enter a pedestrian precinct?
ERD driving only
Routine and ERD driving
Routine driving
Never
18
Which of the following ISN’T a human factor?
Driver behaviour
Fatigue
Red mist
Background noise
19
The correct steering technique is described as
Smooth Steer
Pull Push
Slip Slide
Push Pull
20
What is TCS?
Traction control system
Traction cornering system
Traction control stability
Turning control system
21
When is it acceptable to preform a break gear overlap?
When approaching a hazard too quickly
When descending a steep hill and turning left or right
When there is no one behind you
When you are stopping on a roundabout
22
Cleaning the vehicles exterior panels does what?
Makes no difference to anything
Improves the ambulances speed and performance
Decreases the ambulances conspicuity
Increases the ambulances conspicuity
23
What colour are the reflective studs next to the central reservation of a motorway or dual carriageway
Blue
Green
Amber
Red
24
What lane must be used to join the motorway?
L1- for downhill, L2- for uphill
L1- for uphill, L2- for downhill
25
What does kick down mean in an automatic vehicle?
Harsh breaking, forcing retarder to kick in
Sudden acceleration overriding automatic selection of gears
Taking a corner too fast forcing TCS to kick in
Steep incline forcing too many revs for the gear
26
How frequently should a VDI check be done?
Once every week if you use the same vehicle
At the end of every shift for handover
At the start of every shift or if you have to change a vehicle
At the start of every shift and at the end of every shift
27
According to Roadcraft a Hazard is defined as
Anything that is an actual or potential danger
Any road user
Anything you risk assess to be
Anything that is a danger
28
We are exempt to stop if involved in an RTC on ERD
True
False
29
Which is not a part of the system of car control?
Gear
Position
Information
Break
30
What could be the consequences of not performing VDI?
6 months in prison
Declared unfit to drive
Being prosecuted under the road vehicles regulation act
Being held responsible for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condish
31
When can a driver use their phone whilst in the vehicle?
When it’s stationary traffic
To be able to check the time
To ask for directions
To call 999 and it’s dangerous to stop
32
What does OAPDA stand for?
IDK
Observation, analyse, prepare, decide, act
Observations, anticipation, prioritise, decide what to do, act
On, arrival, please, deactivate, awareness
33
What does POWDER stand for
Passing, Overtaking, Weaving, Dangers, Emergency lights, Reversing
Petrol, Oil, Water, Damage, Electrics, Rubber
Pedals, Oil, Wear and tear, Damage, Electrics, Rubber
Petrol, Oil, Wipers, Damage, Electrics, Rubber
34
What are the legal and trust policy minimum tread depths?
Cat B = 1mm, Cat C1 = 1.6mm, Policy 3mm.
Cat B = 1.6mm, Cat C1 = 1mm, Policy 2mm.
Cat B = 1.6mm, Cat C1 = 1mm, Policy 1.6mm.
Cat B = 1.6mm, Cat C1 = 1mm, Policy 3mm.
35
What is dangerous driving?
Using hazards warning lights inappropriately
Entering the motorway at 60mph
Undertaking, tuning in radio
Using mobile phone, racing, speeding
36
Which is NOT a common human factor that contributed to collisions?
Self assessment
Impulsivity
Alertness
Stress caused by money
37
Which of these exemptions can only be claimed when ERD.?
Parking over a dropped kerb
Parking on the zig zag part of zebra crossing
stopping on a clear way
Stopping in yellow box junction
38
What is the most common collision involving an ambulance?
20 mph Zones
Lane driving
Striking a parked vehicle
Motorway collision
39
According to the hierarchy of road users who is most vulnerable?
Lorries
Cyclists
Police
School bus
40
You can enter a yellow box junction on ERD?
False
True
41
Which is the most effective steering method?
Feeding the wheel
10 and 2
Pull push
Push pull
42
If someone flashes their head lights at you, you should assume they are letting you manoeuvre
False
True
43
If a faulty lamp is identified, you can take the ambulance out on shift
True
False
44
Contravention of the solid white line is
An exception covered by the Highway Code
Implied right of way
Covered by an exemption in law available to emergency services only
Not covered by exemption or exception.
45
What is classed as the hours of darkness?
1800-0600
23:30-0700
1 hour before sunset- 1 hour after sunrise
30 mins before sunset - 30 mins after sunrise
46
In ERD driving you are exempt from a no right turn sign
True
False
47
How do you check the power steering is functioning normally?
No need, a warning light will tell you
Check the brake fluid reservoir levels
Pull down on the steering wheel with one hand when starting the engine
Count the clicks of the handbrake
48
What does OUR stand for?
Options, Understand, Respond
Operate, Undulate, Roll
Open, Use, React
Observe, Understand, React
49
What is a T1 hazard?
External factors
Physical feature
Moving hazards
Weather conditions
50
Being guilty of Death/Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving you should expect a prison sentence no matter the circumstance
False
True
51
What shape is an order sign?
Circle
Rectangle
Octagon
Triangle
52
Which is not a human stress factor?
Fatigue
Conflict
Weather
Stress
53
What alters tyre grip?
Steering
All of the above
Acceleration
Breaking
54
Direction of travel on the motorway is an exemption that may be claimed, if instructed so by the police
False
True
55
The greatest risk of tiredness related collisions occurs between 11pm and 6am
False
True
56
What is an all running lane scheme
A two way road that has been temporarily converted into a one way road
A lane which runners and drivers can both use
A motorway where the hard shoulder is used as extra lane
A dual carriageway without speed limits
57
Centre lines have cats eyes every other gap
False
True
58
What 3 acts of law are Trusts and ambulance drivers obliged to consider regarding the use of legal exemptions?
Corporate Manslaughter Act + Corporate Homicide Act + The Road Safety Act
Highway Code + The Road Safety Act + Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations
Road Traffic Act + Road Safety Act + Health and Safety Act
Corporate Manslaughter Act + Road Safety Act + Road Traffic Act
59
What is the implications If the sirens are defective?
The vehicle can be used as long as defect is logged
The vehicle is not suitable for ERD
Drivers can use the vehicle with caution
The vehicle must be taken off the road
60
To avoid being dazzled what should you do
Look straight ahead
Look to the offside
Close your eyes
Look to the near side
61
Which of these is not a common type of hazard?
Physical features
Regression effect
Weather conditions
Movement of other road users
62
Who is responsible for the driver’s license validity and expiration?
The driver
DVSA
DVLA
Ambulance service
63
What is the pawl button?
The button on the tail lift
The switch for ABS
The button to adjust the back of your seat
The button on the handbrake which releases the ratchet
64
Front wheel skidding happens when you oversteer
False
True
65
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre? What is the trusts minimum policy?
1mm - 1.6mm
1.6 mm - 3mm
3 mm
2.6mm- 3 mm
66
When driving in foggy conditions what is the perception of speed likely to be?
Increased speed as not many people on the road
Increased visibility of other road users lights
Low visibility makes perception of speed harder
No change
67
Can we fail to obey a no entry sign?
Yes, only if ever directed by police
ERD driving using drivers discretion
No
Routine driving using drivers discretion
68
What is the legal breath limit for alcohol?
50 mcg
35 mcg
20 mcg
79 mcg
69
When can you park at a bus stop
Only when its not occupied
Only ERD
Any time
Only in the times shown
70
When overtaking 2 cars you treat them both as individual hazards
True
False
71
What is the height off your shoulder that your seatbelt should be?
55> mm
25-30mm
10-15mm
25-50mm
72
The 'drive' should be regarded as part of the ongoing treatment process. It should be tailered to
The urgency of the need to arrive at hospital
The patients needs and their condition
Maximising economic and environmental factors
The need of the drivers personal driving develop
73
Who is more at risk when tired?
Newly qualified drivers
All genders 45+
Men 50+
No correlation to age and tiredness
74
When driving through ice, what should you do?
Accelerate out of ice
Break harshly and steer lightly
Come off break and accelerator and hold steering wheel firmly
Pull over and do not proceed further
75
What regulation(s) apply when completing a VDI?
Road Vehicle Construction and Use Regs & Road Vehicle Lighting Regs
Road Vehicle Construction and Use Regs & The Road Safety Act
Section 19 Road Safety Act
The Road Traffic Act
76
When can you cross a solid white line?
When the vehicle is stationary
When you are ERD
When a vehicle is moving less than 15mph
When traffic is moving too slow
77
What is driving without reasonable consideration?
No MOT, no insurance
Undertaking, travelling to close to vehicle in front
Flashing lights, misuse of lanes, splashing pedestrians
Speeding, using mobile phone
78
What is the legal blood alcohol limit?
80 milligrams
40 milligrams
79 milligrams
35 milligrams
79
P1 position is when the vehicle is hugging the offside line
False
True
80
What weight classification is a C1 vehicle?
3500-22000kg
7500-18000kg
1200-7500kg
3500-7500kg
81
How do you combat the effects of Aquaplaning?
Gently accelerate out of the situation
Gently apply the footbrake until control is regained
Gently turn the steering until control is regained
Reduce speed by taking foot off the accelerator
82
When does regenerative braking begin?
When accelerating in an electric vehicle
When braking in an electric vehicle
By lifting off the accelerator in an electric vehicle
By pressing the Traction Control button
83
If dazzled by bright sunlight, slow down and if necessary, stop.
True
False
84
What is the Roadcraft definition of the Limit Point
The furthest point to which you have an uninterrupted view of road surface
The furthest point in the distance you can see
The nearest point of road surface you can see
More road, more speed. Less road, less speed.
85
You should always be prepared to sacrifice your road position for safety
False
True
86
You can stop in a yellow box junction under 'Routine' exemptions
True
False
87
We are exempt from wearing seatbelts in the back on routine drives?
True
False
88
In the ambulance service, disciplinary action could be the result of running out of fuel
False
True
89
What is a pawl button
Button to activate the sirens
Button on the steering wheel
Button on the hand break
Button to roll down windows
90
Under what laws must the ambulance service afford at all times, maximum protection to other road users?
Corporate manslaughter act
Road safety act 2006
All of the above
Corporate homicide act 2007
91
Pump the foot brake to check the hydraulic braking system is in good order, excessive downward travel may indicate leaks
True
False
92
Which coping strategy involves ignoring the stressor?
Comfrntive
Avoidance
Emotion- focused
Task focused
93
Which is not an advantage to acceleration sense?
Lower fuel consumption
Decrease tyre wear
Automatic breaking
Reduced emissions
94
Regarding Driving Licences, legally, who must you inform if you change your name or address?
DVSA
Employer
DVLA
The Police
95
Where should a bamksman stand
Near side front
Near side rear
Offside rear
Offside front
96
Why is speed important when approaching a bend
Less speed more time to turn the wheel
Correct speed =better stability
More speed= better tyre grip
Less speed more time to react
97
According to the Goals for Driver Education, Reappraisal is a negtive coping strategy.
False
True
98
How does ASR improve stability?
Preventing the vehicle from rolling on hill start
Applying break effect individually and reducing engine torque
Braving individual wheels and increasing power to engine
Removes water build up in the front tyres
