Cerad Exam 3– Complete Questions with 100%
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What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good
anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔It reduced your perception of speed and risk because you
can't see and encourages you to drive close to see vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ✔✔Your tyres have to displace the water,
and quickly if in a motorway. If they can't a wedge of water will form between the tyres
and the road and cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and
remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ✔✔Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating
or you could lose tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ✔✔Reduce visibility and tyre grip
,What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ✔✔Spray Theon up by wheels
reduces visibility further, and ruts in snow may make it difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ✔✔Consider if journey is
necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not
gritted
What roads can be affected by high winds - ✔✔Roads that are raised above the
surrounding countryside
What can happen in windy conditions - ✔✔High sided vehicles can suddenly veer
The may act as wind breaks buffeting smaller vehicles when they dive past, keep a good
grip on the steering wheel
What can sun do and what should you do - ✔✔Bright low sun can cause dazzle
Use visors to reduce dazzle
What are the responsibilities of an emergency response ambulance driver - ✔✔To
drive in a manner that does not cause careless dangerous or inconsiderate driving or
parking
Know your obligations under civil law
Have sound knowledge of Highway Code, and maintain knowledge
Inform own insurer of any collisions when driving an ambulance
Inform employer if you get penalties or convictions when not at work
Keep up to date with license changing
Provide medical examination report when over 45
, Ensure license is valid and in date
Know what do do when involved in an accident
comply with Highway Code, road traffic act and road safety act
What is the purpose of vehicle daily inspections? - ✔✔To make the it is safe for use
Roadworthy
Comply with all road traffic law
Satisfy all health and safety legislation
Set a good example to other road users
Daily inspection - ✔✔Examination of exterior
Wheels and tyres
Under bonnet checks
Lights and reflectors
All glass, wipers and washers
All audible warning equipment and exhaust
Ambulance specific equipment
Why perform a pre driving check - ✔✔Ensures you are familiar with the location and
operation of vehicle controls
Helps reduce driver fatigue
Enhances vehicle safety
Oder of pre driving checks - ✔✔Check handbrake and gear lever
Adjust seat and steering wheel
Adjust mirrors
Correct Answers | Verified
What is required when driving in bad weather - ✔✔Careful observation, good
anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
What can fog lights do - ✔✔Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ✔✔It reduced your perception of speed and risk because you
can't see and encourages you to drive close to see vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ✔✔Your tyres have to displace the water,
and quickly if in a motorway. If they can't a wedge of water will form between the tyres
and the road and cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ✔✔Adjust speed and
remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ✔✔Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating
or you could lose tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ✔✔Reduce visibility and tyre grip
,What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ✔✔Spray Theon up by wheels
reduces visibility further, and ruts in snow may make it difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ✔✔Consider if journey is
necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not
gritted
What roads can be affected by high winds - ✔✔Roads that are raised above the
surrounding countryside
What can happen in windy conditions - ✔✔High sided vehicles can suddenly veer
The may act as wind breaks buffeting smaller vehicles when they dive past, keep a good
grip on the steering wheel
What can sun do and what should you do - ✔✔Bright low sun can cause dazzle
Use visors to reduce dazzle
What are the responsibilities of an emergency response ambulance driver - ✔✔To
drive in a manner that does not cause careless dangerous or inconsiderate driving or
parking
Know your obligations under civil law
Have sound knowledge of Highway Code, and maintain knowledge
Inform own insurer of any collisions when driving an ambulance
Inform employer if you get penalties or convictions when not at work
Keep up to date with license changing
Provide medical examination report when over 45
, Ensure license is valid and in date
Know what do do when involved in an accident
comply with Highway Code, road traffic act and road safety act
What is the purpose of vehicle daily inspections? - ✔✔To make the it is safe for use
Roadworthy
Comply with all road traffic law
Satisfy all health and safety legislation
Set a good example to other road users
Daily inspection - ✔✔Examination of exterior
Wheels and tyres
Under bonnet checks
Lights and reflectors
All glass, wipers and washers
All audible warning equipment and exhaust
Ambulance specific equipment
Why perform a pre driving check - ✔✔Ensures you are familiar with the location and
operation of vehicle controls
Helps reduce driver fatigue
Enhances vehicle safety
Oder of pre driving checks - ✔✔Check handbrake and gear lever
Adjust seat and steering wheel
Adjust mirrors
