CERAD ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Identify consequences of disregarding legislation and driving
regulations. Answer: - You can have insurance voided if you fail to
declare an accident.
- Dangerous driving = custodial sentence no matter what the mitigating
circumstances
-Licences revoked or points
◉ Identify all exemptions available when driving under routine
conditions. Answer: - Stopping on a clearway
- Parking on white, yellow or red lines
- Parking on a central reservation
- Parking on a drop kerb or double parking
- Leaving a vehicle unattended when the engine is running
- Parking on a cycle lane
- Parking in a bus stop
- Parking in the zig zag section of a pedestrian crossing
- Parking on the offside during the hours of darkness
,◉ Identify all exemptions available when driving under EMERGENCY
circumstances ONLY. Answer: - Exempt from all motorway regulations
- Treat a red light as a give way
- Enter a pedestrian precinct
- Using sirens between hours of 11.30 and 07.00
- Speed exemptions
- Wrong way around a keep left or keep right
- Stopping in a box junction
◉ State procedures for driving in ICE/ SNOW/ FOG/ NIGHT/ HEAVY
RAIN/ HIGH SUN. Answer: 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. Answer: -
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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Identify consequences of disregarding legislation and driving
regulations. Answer: - You can have insurance voided if you fail to
declare an accident.
- Dangerous driving = custodial sentence no matter what the mitigating
circumstances
-Licences revoked or points
◉ Identify all exemptions available when driving under routine
conditions. Answer: - Stopping on a clearway
- Parking on white, yellow or red lines
- Parking on a central reservation
- Parking on a drop kerb or double parking
- Leaving a vehicle unattended when the engine is running
- Parking on a cycle lane
- Parking in a bus stop
- Parking in the zig zag section of a pedestrian crossing
- Parking on the offside during the hours of darkness
,◉ Identify all exemptions available when driving under EMERGENCY
circumstances ONLY. Answer: - Exempt from all motorway regulations
- Treat a red light as a give way
- Enter a pedestrian precinct
- Using sirens between hours of 11.30 and 07.00
- Speed exemptions
- Wrong way around a keep left or keep right
- Stopping in a box junction
◉ State procedures for driving in ICE/ SNOW/ FOG/ NIGHT/ HEAVY
RAIN/ HIGH SUN. Answer: 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. Answer: -
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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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
