L3 CERAD EXAM 2 - THEORY BEFORE COMMENCING TO
DRIVE AT SPEED
1. What does the road traffic act state about failure to observe advice within
the Highway Code?: Failure to use the Highway Code may establish or negate liability within civil or criminal
proceedings
2. State the things that should be checked during a Vehicle Daily Inspection
(VDI)?: Walk around the vehicle to observe external scratches, deformities of the vehicle. / Check for 3mm tread of
tyres with no bulges, lacerations, exposed ply cords and ensure that wheel nuts are facing the same way. / Check
the oil, brake fluid, screen wash, coolant and check the suspension. / Check the lights - dipped, sidelights, main-beam, full-
beam, brakes, reversing, indicators and hazard warning lights / Check the glass and washing equipment, ensure there
are no chips, cracks and the windscreen is clean / Check the audible and visual sounds are working / Ensure the doors
close and the ramp is working
3. If involved in a collision whilst driving an ambulance, do you have an oblig-
ation to inform your personal insurance company?: Yes, if you don't your insurance will be
void
4. Who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger to others: The person with the
largest vehicle
5. Highway Code rule 89 states that your vehicle must comply with require-
ments of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations and what
else?: Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations
6. What is the definition of a road?: Any highway / road to which the public has access and includes
bridges over which a road passes
7. Who is responsible for setting penalties for road traffic offences?: Parliament
8. Who serves the penalties: The Courts
9. Failure to rectify vehicle defects can result in penalty points on a driving
,license, True or False?: True
10. Driving standards required by law as per road traffic act 1998, What are
they?: If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care & Lack of consideration for other people, he
is guilty of ottence
11. Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be given a custodial
sentence no matter the mitigating factors, true or false?: True
12. How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within a 3 year period
before they get disqualified from dangerous driving?: 12 Points
, 13. What's the correct order for a pre-driver check?: Handbrake & Gear / Seat Adjustment &
Steering Wheel / Mirrors / Perform Starting Procedure
14. How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle defect identified:
3 Points
15. It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to drive in accordance
with current road traffic legislation. True or false?: False
16. Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to maintain their knowledge
of the Highway Code. True or false?: True
17. Describe a positive instruction sign: Sign with blue circle and no red border
18. Describe a non-primary route sign: White sign with a black border
19. Describe a primary route: Green sign with a yellow border
20. List passive safety features within a vehicle: Airbags / Crumple Zones / Submarine Seats /
Whiplash Protection / Seatbelts Pre-Tensioners / Head Restraints / Rally Roof / Steering Column
21. 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?:
True
22. What does EBA stand for?: Emergency Brake Assist
23. What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake
quick- ly?: Increases brake pressure, which reduces the stopping distance
24. What does ABS stand for?: Anti-Lock Braking System
25. What dos ABS enable the driver to do?: Able to both steer and brake without the brakes locking
during harsh braking
26. What are retarders?: Stop the brakes from overheating while helping the vehicle to slow down
27. What type of retarders are found on most modern ambulances?: Electromagnetic
28. How is the retarder system normally activated?: Driver depresses the brake pedal, which
requires no additional driver input and no special training
DRIVE AT SPEED
1. What does the road traffic act state about failure to observe advice within
the Highway Code?: Failure to use the Highway Code may establish or negate liability within civil or criminal
proceedings
2. State the things that should be checked during a Vehicle Daily Inspection
(VDI)?: Walk around the vehicle to observe external scratches, deformities of the vehicle. / Check for 3mm tread of
tyres with no bulges, lacerations, exposed ply cords and ensure that wheel nuts are facing the same way. / Check
the oil, brake fluid, screen wash, coolant and check the suspension. / Check the lights - dipped, sidelights, main-beam, full-
beam, brakes, reversing, indicators and hazard warning lights / Check the glass and washing equipment, ensure there
are no chips, cracks and the windscreen is clean / Check the audible and visual sounds are working / Ensure the doors
close and the ramp is working
3. If involved in a collision whilst driving an ambulance, do you have an oblig-
ation to inform your personal insurance company?: Yes, if you don't your insurance will be
void
4. Who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger to others: The person with the
largest vehicle
5. Highway Code rule 89 states that your vehicle must comply with require-
ments of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations and what
else?: Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations
6. What is the definition of a road?: Any highway / road to which the public has access and includes
bridges over which a road passes
7. Who is responsible for setting penalties for road traffic offences?: Parliament
8. Who serves the penalties: The Courts
9. Failure to rectify vehicle defects can result in penalty points on a driving
,license, True or False?: True
10. Driving standards required by law as per road traffic act 1998, What are
they?: If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care & Lack of consideration for other people, he
is guilty of ottence
11. Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be given a custodial
sentence no matter the mitigating factors, true or false?: True
12. How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within a 3 year period
before they get disqualified from dangerous driving?: 12 Points
, 13. What's the correct order for a pre-driver check?: Handbrake & Gear / Seat Adjustment &
Steering Wheel / Mirrors / Perform Starting Procedure
14. How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle defect identified:
3 Points
15. It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to drive in accordance
with current road traffic legislation. True or false?: False
16. Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to maintain their knowledge
of the Highway Code. True or false?: True
17. Describe a positive instruction sign: Sign with blue circle and no red border
18. Describe a non-primary route sign: White sign with a black border
19. Describe a primary route: Green sign with a yellow border
20. List passive safety features within a vehicle: Airbags / Crumple Zones / Submarine Seats /
Whiplash Protection / Seatbelts Pre-Tensioners / Head Restraints / Rally Roof / Steering Column
21. 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?:
True
22. What does EBA stand for?: Emergency Brake Assist
23. What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake
quick- ly?: Increases brake pressure, which reduces the stopping distance
24. What does ABS stand for?: Anti-Lock Braking System
25. What dos ABS enable the driver to do?: Able to both steer and brake without the brakes locking
during harsh braking
26. What are retarders?: Stop the brakes from overheating while helping the vehicle to slow down
27. What type of retarders are found on most modern ambulances?: Electromagnetic
28. How is the retarder system normally activated?: Driver depresses the brake pedal, which
requires no additional driver input and no special training
