CERAD test 3 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ✔✔Ambulance drivers
must have sound knowledge of the highway code
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 exemptions be claimed? - ✔✔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 dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ✔✔Guilty of an offence if you
do not adhere to the driving standards required by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
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,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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
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, Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good
anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and remain
vigilant
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100% Pass
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ✔✔Ambulance drivers
must have sound knowledge of the highway code
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 exemptions be claimed? - ✔✔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 dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ✔✔Guilty of an offence if you
do not adhere to the driving standards required by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
Emily Charlene, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1
,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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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
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, Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good
anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and remain
vigilant
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