CERAD Exam 3– Complete Questions with 100%
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State procedures for driving in ICE/ SNOW/ FOG/ NIGHT/ HEAVY RAIN/ HIGH SUN -
✔✔Fog - Fog lights on if visibility is under 100m
Ice/ snow - 10 second distance between car infront
Night - use appropriate lights, if blinded by lights look to nearside kerb
Heavy rain - slow down, ensure good stability and traction on wheels, be careful of
spray, check tyres
List the responsibilities of an emergency response driver - ✔✔- Understand and
comply with regulations
- Maintain knowledge of the HWC
- Maintain a valid and in date license, inform of any changes
- Must stop at the scene of an accident.
-Must inform own insurer of any accidents at work.
- Medical standards of fitness to drive must be maintained
- Responsibility to other road users to drive carefully, and with due care.
State the reasons for conducting a PDC (Pre-driver check), and when you would conduct
one - ✔✔A PDC ensures you are familiar with the location and means of operating all
vehicle controls. Also helps reduce driver fatigue and enhance vehicle safety
Before every shift and after every driver change.
State the order of a PDC - ✔✔1. Check handbrake applied and check gear lever
, 2. Adjust seat and steering wheel
3. Adjust all driver mirrors
4. Perform the starting procedure ( Clutch down, pump brake, switch on to diagnostics,
once lights gone downwards pressure to wheel and turn on the ignition)
5. Static brake test
6. Auxillary controls
7. Seat belts and doors
8. Moving brake test
State the legal requirements of a pre driving ambulance VDI when checking for vehicle
compliance and safety - ✔✔- Should be safe for intended use
- Should be roadworthy
- Comply with all road traffic law
- Satisfy health and safety legislation
- Set a good example for other road users.
Any defect must be reported, a vehicle should not be used if it doesn't comply with road
traffic law.
What items should be checked during a VDI - ✔✔- Exterior
- Wheels and tyres
- Under bonnet checks
- Lights and reflectors
- All glass, wipers and washers
- All audible equipment and exhaust
- Ambulance specific equipment and supplies
Correct Answers | Verified
State procedures for driving in ICE/ SNOW/ FOG/ NIGHT/ HEAVY RAIN/ HIGH SUN -
✔✔Fog - Fog lights on if visibility is under 100m
Ice/ snow - 10 second distance between car infront
Night - use appropriate lights, if blinded by lights look to nearside kerb
Heavy rain - slow down, ensure good stability and traction on wheels, be careful of
spray, check tyres
List the responsibilities of an emergency response driver - ✔✔- Understand and
comply with regulations
- Maintain knowledge of the HWC
- Maintain a valid and in date license, inform of any changes
- Must stop at the scene of an accident.
-Must inform own insurer of any accidents at work.
- Medical standards of fitness to drive must be maintained
- Responsibility to other road users to drive carefully, and with due care.
State the reasons for conducting a PDC (Pre-driver check), and when you would conduct
one - ✔✔A PDC ensures you are familiar with the location and means of operating all
vehicle controls. Also helps reduce driver fatigue and enhance vehicle safety
Before every shift and after every driver change.
State the order of a PDC - ✔✔1. Check handbrake applied and check gear lever
, 2. Adjust seat and steering wheel
3. Adjust all driver mirrors
4. Perform the starting procedure ( Clutch down, pump brake, switch on to diagnostics,
once lights gone downwards pressure to wheel and turn on the ignition)
5. Static brake test
6. Auxillary controls
7. Seat belts and doors
8. Moving brake test
State the legal requirements of a pre driving ambulance VDI when checking for vehicle
compliance and safety - ✔✔- Should be safe for intended use
- Should be roadworthy
- Comply with all road traffic law
- Satisfy health and safety legislation
- Set a good example for other road users.
Any defect must be reported, a vehicle should not be used if it doesn't comply with road
traffic law.
What items should be checked during a VDI - ✔✔- Exterior
- Wheels and tyres
- Under bonnet checks
- Lights and reflectors
- All glass, wipers and washers
- All audible equipment and exhaust
- Ambulance specific equipment and supplies
