CERAD Exam 2 With Verified Answers

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 Vehicle Daily Inspection (VDI)? - ANSWER * Walk-around check to observe external scratches/ deformity to body of truck * Tyres = check for 3mm tread depth/ bulges/ lacerations/ 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 washing 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 insurance 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 requirements 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 vehicle 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 accumulate 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 starting 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