CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1.What does VDI stand for?: Vehicle Daily Inspection
2.Why do we undertake VDI's?: - To ensure vehicle is safe for intended use
- To ensure vehicle is roadworthy
- To the vehicle complies with all road traffic law
- To ensure the vehicle satisfies all health and safety legislation
- To set a good example to other road users
3.When should you conduct a VDI?: At the start of every shift, or if you
switch to a different vehicle during1the
/ 53
shift
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
4.What should you do if you find a defect on the vehicle?: Report in
compliance with the service's policy so that such defects can be
rectified
5.A vehicle must not be used if it does not comply with road traffic law -
true or false?: True
6.What items need to be checked during a VDI?: 1. Examination of exterior
2.Wheels and tyres
3.Under bonnet checks
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
4.Lights and reflectors
5.All glass, wipers and washers
6.All audible warning equipment and exhaust
7.Ambulance-specific equipment/supplies
7.What are you looking for when looking at the vehicle's exterior during
a VDI?: - Check it sits normally on the ground (not leaning one way)
- Look below for any fluid leaks
- Any damage to the bodywork
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
- Ensure all body panels are in alignment and that all components (e.g.,
body panels, mirror brackets, tail lifts, locker doors) are attached
securely
- Check doors open/close
- Check that fluorescent and reflective tapes or panels are clean
8.Why do we need to look at the vehicle's exterior?: - Adverse tilt could
indicate a flat tyre, damage to the suspension, or incorrect loading
- Fluids on the ground may indicate a fluid leak (note: aircon units can
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1.What does VDI stand for?: Vehicle Daily Inspection
2.Why do we undertake VDI's?: - To ensure vehicle is safe for intended use
- To ensure vehicle is roadworthy
- To the vehicle complies with all road traffic law
- To ensure the vehicle satisfies all health and safety legislation
- To set a good example to other road users
3.When should you conduct a VDI?: At the start of every shift, or if you
switch to a different vehicle during1the
/ 53
shift
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
4.What should you do if you find a defect on the vehicle?: Report in
compliance with the service's policy so that such defects can be
rectified
5.A vehicle must not be used if it does not comply with road traffic law -
true or false?: True
6.What items need to be checked during a VDI?: 1. Examination of exterior
2.Wheels and tyres
3.Under bonnet checks
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
4.Lights and reflectors
5.All glass, wipers and washers
6.All audible warning equipment and exhaust
7.Ambulance-specific equipment/supplies
7.What are you looking for when looking at the vehicle's exterior during
a VDI?: - Check it sits normally on the ground (not leaning one way)
- Look below for any fluid leaks
- Any damage to the bodywork
, CERAD THEORY TEST. - VDI’S AND PRE-
DRIVING CHECK QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
- Ensure all body panels are in alignment and that all components (e.g.,
body panels, mirror brackets, tail lifts, locker doors) are attached
securely
- Check doors open/close
- Check that fluorescent and reflective tapes or panels are clean
8.Why do we need to look at the vehicle's exterior?: - Adverse tilt could
indicate a flat tyre, damage to the suspension, or incorrect loading
- Fluids on the ground may indicate a fluid leak (note: aircon units can
