CERAD Exam 2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS And
Answers Verified 100% Correct
Describe a non-primary route sign - ANSWER Whit sign
black border
Describe a primary route - ANSWER Green sign yellow
border
List passive safety features within a vehicle - ANSWER *
Airbags
* Crumple zones
* Submarine seats
* Whiplash protection
* Seatbelt pre-tensioners
* head restrains
* rally roof
* Steering column
If a vehicle is considered to be in a dangerous condition this could lead to
prosecution under the construction and use regulations... True or False? -
ANSWER True
What does EBA stand for? - ANSWER Emergency Brake
Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake
quickly? - ANSWER Increases brake pressure which in turn reduces
stopping distance
What does ABS stand for? - ANSWER Anti-Lock Braking
System
,What does ABS enable to driver to do? - ANSWER Enables the driver to
both steer and brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
What are retarders? - ANSWER They provide additional
help during braking to slow down the vehicle without
causing the brakes to overheat/ wear out
What type of retarders are found on most modern
ambulances? - ANSWER Electromagnetic
How is the retarder system normally activated? -
ANSWER The driver depresses the brake pedal, which requires no
additional driver input and no special training
What may show that the retarders have been activated? -
ANSWER A red 'R' warning sign will illuminate on the
dashboard (in most vehicles)
What does ASC mean? - ANSWER Acceleration Skid
Control
What does ASR stand for? - ANSWER Anti-Slip
Regulator
What kind of systems are ASC and ASR? - ANSWER
Forms of traction control
ASC/ ASR systems should be turned off during use...
True or False - ANSWER False
When should cruise control NOT be used? (4) - ANSWER - where traffic
speeds vary suddenly (urban roads)
, - slippery surfaces/ poor visibility
- emergency response driving
- when travelling downhill
How does the driver know when ESC has been activated? - ANSWER A
warning light will appear on the dashboard
What does ESC stand for? - ANSWER Electronic stability
control
What does ESP stand for? - ANSWER Electronic
Stability Program
ESP/ ESC systems will always prevent an accident...
True or false? - ANSWER False
How does ESC work? - ANSWER It predicts when vehicles may over/
understeer, and brakes individual wheels to allow the vehicle to regain
control
When may ESC not work? - ANSWER If the car is
travelling at inappropriate speeds
ESC can override the laws of physics... True or False? -
ANSWER False
State 3 benefits of cruise control - ANSWER 1. can
reduce driver fatigue
2. improves fuel economy
3. helps drivers to maintain legal speed limits
State the 2 types of active safety features which can increase vehicle
stability - ANSWER 1. In-built safety features (i.e. ESP/ ESC)
Answers Verified 100% Correct
Describe a non-primary route sign - ANSWER Whit sign
black border
Describe a primary route - ANSWER Green sign yellow
border
List passive safety features within a vehicle - ANSWER *
Airbags
* Crumple zones
* Submarine seats
* Whiplash protection
* Seatbelt pre-tensioners
* head restrains
* rally roof
* Steering column
If a vehicle is considered to be in a dangerous condition this could lead to
prosecution under the construction and use regulations... True or False? -
ANSWER True
What does EBA stand for? - ANSWER Emergency Brake
Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake
quickly? - ANSWER Increases brake pressure which in turn reduces
stopping distance
What does ABS stand for? - ANSWER Anti-Lock Braking
System
,What does ABS enable to driver to do? - ANSWER Enables the driver to
both steer and brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
What are retarders? - ANSWER They provide additional
help during braking to slow down the vehicle without
causing the brakes to overheat/ wear out
What type of retarders are found on most modern
ambulances? - ANSWER Electromagnetic
How is the retarder system normally activated? -
ANSWER The driver depresses the brake pedal, which requires no
additional driver input and no special training
What may show that the retarders have been activated? -
ANSWER A red 'R' warning sign will illuminate on the
dashboard (in most vehicles)
What does ASC mean? - ANSWER Acceleration Skid
Control
What does ASR stand for? - ANSWER Anti-Slip
Regulator
What kind of systems are ASC and ASR? - ANSWER
Forms of traction control
ASC/ ASR systems should be turned off during use...
True or False - ANSWER False
When should cruise control NOT be used? (4) - ANSWER - where traffic
speeds vary suddenly (urban roads)
, - slippery surfaces/ poor visibility
- emergency response driving
- when travelling downhill
How does the driver know when ESC has been activated? - ANSWER A
warning light will appear on the dashboard
What does ESC stand for? - ANSWER Electronic stability
control
What does ESP stand for? - ANSWER Electronic
Stability Program
ESP/ ESC systems will always prevent an accident...
True or false? - ANSWER False
How does ESC work? - ANSWER It predicts when vehicles may over/
understeer, and brakes individual wheels to allow the vehicle to regain
control
When may ESC not work? - ANSWER If the car is
travelling at inappropriate speeds
ESC can override the laws of physics... True or False? -
ANSWER False
State 3 benefits of cruise control - ANSWER 1. can
reduce driver fatigue
2. improves fuel economy
3. helps drivers to maintain legal speed limits
State the 2 types of active safety features which can increase vehicle
stability - ANSWER 1. In-built safety features (i.e. ESP/ ESC)
