CERAD FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? Answer: 2mm
◉ What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? Answer:
1.6mm
◉ Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in
front ? Answer: 1st so if a person drives into the back of our vehicle we
have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
2nd if you receive a red call we can manoeuvre easily from behind the
vehicle in front
3rd so not to intimidate the driver in front
◉ What types of road surfaces are there? Answer: - Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)
,◉ Are you allowed to tow anything? Answer: You MUST NOT tow
more than your licence allows
◉ How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common
collision? Answer: 25 ambulance collisions per day, most common =
ambulances collide with parked cars
◉ What gears match what speed? Answer: 1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
◉ Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? Answer: 1. Take up
free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is
lost
◉ What's the 3 basic stages of movement in a vehicle? Answer: Mirror,
signal, manoeuvre
,◉ How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ?
Answer: 7 days
◉ Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? Answer: You MUST NOT
overload your vehicle
◉ On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if
no solid lines ? Answer: 10m
◉ When can you flash your headlights ? Answer: To let other road users
know your there
◉ What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? Answer:
25-50mm
◉ every action equals what? Answer: A reaction
◉ What is the decision making process? Answer: The ability to make
sense of information so :
A) anticipating how events may unfold
B) planning the risks/hazards and grading them
C) assessing space, position and gear
, ◉ What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main
beam on? Answer: Nothing the driver must look to N/S kerb and MUST
NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road users
◉ What are three types of motorways ? Answer: Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
◉ What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? Answer: Post
are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
◉ What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back
on an ambulance? Answer: Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
◉ What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? Answer: Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? Answer: 2mm
◉ What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? Answer:
1.6mm
◉ Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in
front ? Answer: 1st so if a person drives into the back of our vehicle we
have space to not hit the vehicle in front of you
2nd if you receive a red call we can manoeuvre easily from behind the
vehicle in front
3rd so not to intimidate the driver in front
◉ What types of road surfaces are there? Answer: - Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)
,◉ Are you allowed to tow anything? Answer: You MUST NOT tow
more than your licence allows
◉ How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common
collision? Answer: 25 ambulance collisions per day, most common =
ambulances collide with parked cars
◉ What gears match what speed? Answer: 1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
◉ Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? Answer: 1. Take up
free play in the pedal
2. Increase pressure progressively to bring vehicle to a stop
3. Release brake pressure just before stopping or when enough speed is
lost
◉ What's the 3 basic stages of movement in a vehicle? Answer: Mirror,
signal, manoeuvre
,◉ How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ?
Answer: 7 days
◉ Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? Answer: You MUST NOT
overload your vehicle
◉ On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if
no solid lines ? Answer: 10m
◉ When can you flash your headlights ? Answer: To let other road users
know your there
◉ What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? Answer:
25-50mm
◉ every action equals what? Answer: A reaction
◉ What is the decision making process? Answer: The ability to make
sense of information so :
A) anticipating how events may unfold
B) planning the risks/hazards and grading them
C) assessing space, position and gear
, ◉ What must you do if a vehicle coming towards you has high/main
beam on? Answer: Nothing the driver must look to N/S kerb and MUST
NOT use/flash headlights to intimidate other road users
◉ What are three types of motorways ? Answer: Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
◉ What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? Answer: Post
are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
◉ What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back
on an ambulance? Answer: Make sure pts feet can touch the floor
Sit on the O/S of the vehicle for a smoother ride
Don't sit on a wheel arch when possible
◉ What are 8 human factors that cause collisions ? Answer: Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
