Cerad Exam 2– Complete Questions with 100%
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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 offence
Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be given a custodial sentence no
matter the mitigating factors, true or false? - ✔✔True
How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within a 3 year period before they get
disqualified from dangerous driving? - ✔✔12 points
What's the correct order fro a pre-driver check? - ✔✔1. Handbrake and gear
2. Seat adjustment and steering wheel
3. Mirrors
4. Perform starting procedure
How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle defect identified - ✔✔3 per
defect
It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to drive in accordance with current
road traffic legislation... True or false? - ✔✔False, it is a statutory obligation
Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to maintain their knowledge of the
Highway Code... True or false? - ✔✔True
Describe a positive instruction sign - ✔✔sign with blue circle and no red border
,Describe a non-primary route sign - ✔✔Whit sign black border
Describe a primary route - ✔✔Green sign yellow border
List passive safety features within a vehicle - ✔✔* 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? - ✔✔True
What does EBA stand for? - ✔✔Emergency Brake Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake quickly? -
✔✔Increases brake pressure which in turn reduces stopping distance
What does ABS stand for? - ✔✔Anti-Lock Braking System
What does ABS enable to driver to do? - ✔✔Enables the driver to both steer and
brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
, What are retarders? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Electromagnetic
How is the retarder system normally activated? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A red 'R' warning sign
will illuminate on the dashboard (in most vehicles)
What does ASC mean? - ✔✔Acceleration Skid Control
What does ASR stand for? - ✔✔Anti-Slip Regulator
What kind of systems are ASC and ASR? - ✔✔Forms of traction control
ASC/ ASR systems should be turned off during use... True or False - ✔✔False
When should cruise control NOT be used? (4) - ✔✔- where traffic speeds vary
suddenly (urban roads)
- slippery surfaces/ poor visibility
- emergency response driving
- when travelling downhill
Correct Answers | Verified
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 offence
Those found guilty of death by dangerous driving will be given a custodial sentence no
matter the mitigating factors, true or false? - ✔✔True
How many penalty points can a driver accumulate within a 3 year period before they get
disqualified from dangerous driving? - ✔✔12 points
What's the correct order fro a pre-driver check? - ✔✔1. Handbrake and gear
2. Seat adjustment and steering wheel
3. Mirrors
4. Perform starting procedure
How many penalty points can be given for each vehicle defect identified - ✔✔3 per
defect
It's not a statutory obligation for all ambulance staff to drive in accordance with current
road traffic legislation... True or false? - ✔✔False, it is a statutory obligation
Ambulance staff who drive have a responsibility to maintain their knowledge of the
Highway Code... True or false? - ✔✔True
Describe a positive instruction sign - ✔✔sign with blue circle and no red border
,Describe a non-primary route sign - ✔✔Whit sign black border
Describe a primary route - ✔✔Green sign yellow border
List passive safety features within a vehicle - ✔✔* 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? - ✔✔True
What does EBA stand for? - ✔✔Emergency Brake Assist
What does EBA do automatically when the driver depresses the brake quickly? -
✔✔Increases brake pressure which in turn reduces stopping distance
What does ABS stand for? - ✔✔Anti-Lock Braking System
What does ABS enable to driver to do? - ✔✔Enables the driver to both steer and
brake without the brakes locking during harsh braking
, What are retarders? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Electromagnetic
How is the retarder system normally activated? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A red 'R' warning sign
will illuminate on the dashboard (in most vehicles)
What does ASC mean? - ✔✔Acceleration Skid Control
What does ASR stand for? - ✔✔Anti-Slip Regulator
What kind of systems are ASC and ASR? - ✔✔Forms of traction control
ASC/ ASR systems should be turned off during use... True or False - ✔✔False
When should cruise control NOT be used? (4) - ✔✔- where traffic speeds vary
suddenly (urban roads)
- slippery surfaces/ poor visibility
- emergency response driving
- when travelling downhill
