CERAD Theory Questions With 100% Verified
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What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? - ANSWER
Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? -
ANSWER Thinking 6m overall 12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? -
ANSWER 9m thinking 23m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 40mph ? -
ANSWER 12m thinking 36m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 50mph ? -
ANSWER Thinking 15m overall 53m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 60mph ? -
ANSWER 18m thinking 73m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 70mph ? -
ANSWER 21m thinking 96m overall
What can overtaking lead to ? - ANSWER Head on collisions,
90% risk of death travelling at 60mph, 1 out of 20 people are
killed during overtaking
,Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? - ANSWER You
MUST NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to
100m or less
What does ESP mean and what do it do ? - ANSWER Electronic stability
programme - an active system which incorporates conventional ABS and
TCS. It is designed to help vehicle stability by detecting when it is driven to
the limit of its physical capabilities.
What does IPSGA mean ? - ANSWER Information, position,
speed, gear, acceleration
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? - ANSWER
Cobbles, brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull into if an emergency
happened with your vehicle ? - ANSWER Normal motorway = hard
shoulder
Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, checks must be
carried out to make sure its what ? - ANSWER Safe for intended use
Roadworthy
Comply with road traffic law
Satisfies with health and safety legislation
Sets a good example to other road users
What does VDI and PDC mean ? - ANSWER VDI = vehicle daily
inspection
PDC = pre-driving checks
What does TUG stand for? - ANSWER Take, use, give
,information
What does output mean? - ANSWER Taking action - by making
an appropriate response
You MUST NOT overtake when ? - ANSWER If you cross/straddle double
white lines with a solid one nearest.
If you have to enter an area surrounded by a solid line
If you had to enter a bus, tram or cycle lane
If a "no overtaking" sign is present
What shape is an advanced warning sign? - ANSWER Triangle Are you
allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank you ? - ANSWER You MUST
NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and motorway sign? -
ANSWER Non-primary - white with a black outline
Primary - green
Motorway - blue
What is a T2 hazard ? - ANSWER Movement and position of
other road users
How many types of hazards are there ? - ANSWER 3
What is a T3 hazard ? - ANSWER Weather (snow, rain, sun,ice
wind ect)
What other physiological factors can affect concern traction and reaction
times when driving ? - ANSWER Minor illness
Medications
Residual blood/drug alcohol;
Low/high blood sugar levels
, Life stresses such as bereavement
On ERD are you exempt from dangerous driving ? - ANSWER
NO
What is decision time ? - ANSWER Time between observing the
hazard and deciding what to do
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limits for the roads ? -
ANSWER You MUST NOT exceed the speed limits for the roads and
vehicles (exemptions apply )
What are the 4 skid causes ? - ANSWER BASS = brakes,
acceleration , speed, steering
When is a banksman needed and where should they be used? -
ANSWER Always when reversing and banksman should be 1m from the
N/S of the vehicle and always visible in the N/S mirror.
On ERD how fast over the speed limit is acceptable ? -
ANSWER 20mph
When driving through a microclimate (ice) or aquaplaning what should you
do ? - ANSWER Come off the accelerator and brake
+ hold the steering wheel firmly in the direction originally travelling
What is the maximum speed for an urban road ? - ANSWER
30mph
On ERD are you exempt from a no right turn sign ? - ANSWER
NO
What shape is an order sign? - ANSWER Circle
Answers
What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? - ANSWER
Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? -
ANSWER Thinking 6m overall 12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? -
ANSWER 9m thinking 23m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 40mph ? -
ANSWER 12m thinking 36m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 50mph ? -
ANSWER Thinking 15m overall 53m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 60mph ? -
ANSWER 18m thinking 73m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 70mph ? -
ANSWER 21m thinking 96m overall
What can overtaking lead to ? - ANSWER Head on collisions,
90% risk of death travelling at 60mph, 1 out of 20 people are
killed during overtaking
,Are you allowed to use your fog lights at any time ? - ANSWER You
MUST NOT use your front or rear fog lights unless visibility is reduced to
100m or less
What does ESP mean and what do it do ? - ANSWER Electronic stability
programme - an active system which incorporates conventional ABS and
TCS. It is designed to help vehicle stability by detecting when it is driven to
the limit of its physical capabilities.
What does IPSGA mean ? - ANSWER Information, position,
speed, gear, acceleration
What 2 road surfaces have a likelihood to skidding ? - ANSWER
Cobbles, brick paving and pavers
Metal surfaces
On a motorway/smart motorway where would you pull into if an emergency
happened with your vehicle ? - ANSWER Normal motorway = hard
shoulder
Smart motorway = emergency use area
Prior to the use of an ambulance especially for ERD, checks must be
carried out to make sure its what ? - ANSWER Safe for intended use
Roadworthy
Comply with road traffic law
Satisfies with health and safety legislation
Sets a good example to other road users
What does VDI and PDC mean ? - ANSWER VDI = vehicle daily
inspection
PDC = pre-driving checks
What does TUG stand for? - ANSWER Take, use, give
,information
What does output mean? - ANSWER Taking action - by making
an appropriate response
You MUST NOT overtake when ? - ANSWER If you cross/straddle double
white lines with a solid one nearest.
If you have to enter an area surrounded by a solid line
If you had to enter a bus, tram or cycle lane
If a "no overtaking" sign is present
What shape is an advanced warning sign? - ANSWER Triangle Are you
allowed to use your hazard lights to say thank you ? - ANSWER You MUST
NOT use hazard lights, unless to warn other road users of a hazard or
obstruction ahead.
What colour background is a non-primary, primary and motorway sign? -
ANSWER Non-primary - white with a black outline
Primary - green
Motorway - blue
What is a T2 hazard ? - ANSWER Movement and position of
other road users
How many types of hazards are there ? - ANSWER 3
What is a T3 hazard ? - ANSWER Weather (snow, rain, sun,ice
wind ect)
What other physiological factors can affect concern traction and reaction
times when driving ? - ANSWER Minor illness
Medications
Residual blood/drug alcohol;
Low/high blood sugar levels
, Life stresses such as bereavement
On ERD are you exempt from dangerous driving ? - ANSWER
NO
What is decision time ? - ANSWER Time between observing the
hazard and deciding what to do
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limits for the roads ? -
ANSWER You MUST NOT exceed the speed limits for the roads and
vehicles (exemptions apply )
What are the 4 skid causes ? - ANSWER BASS = brakes,
acceleration , speed, steering
When is a banksman needed and where should they be used? -
ANSWER Always when reversing and banksman should be 1m from the
N/S of the vehicle and always visible in the N/S mirror.
On ERD how fast over the speed limit is acceptable ? -
ANSWER 20mph
When driving through a microclimate (ice) or aquaplaning what should you
do ? - ANSWER Come off the accelerator and brake
+ hold the steering wheel firmly in the direction originally travelling
What is the maximum speed for an urban road ? - ANSWER
30mph
On ERD are you exempt from a no right turn sign ? - ANSWER
NO
What shape is an order sign? - ANSWER Circle
