CERAD theory test - Law applied to ambulance driving/Exemptions _Questions With Verified Answers

CERAD theory test - Law applied to ambulance driving/Exemptions _Questions With Verified Answers The rules of the road and the laws in relation to driving include... - ANSWER The Highway Code, Road Traffic Act 1988, Road Safety Act 2006 As well as the rules of the road and the driving laws, emergency ambulance staff have to comply with... - ANSWER Additional legislation relating to high-speed driving, driving licences, your own medical fitness to drive, WAST policies, RTC reporting and incident reporting procedures Who produces the Highway Code? - ANSWER HM Stationery Office While failure to observe advice within The HWC does not render that person liable to criminal proceedings, the Road Traffic Act 1988 says that.... - ANSWER Any failure to adhere to the Code's principles can be used to establish or negate liability in civil or criminal proceedings Who's responsibility is it to maintain knowledge of the current edition of the HWC? - ANSWER The individual What does the Road Traffic Act 1988 say about what warrants someone to be guilty of an offence? - ANSWER If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, he is guilty of an offence. Where can you find information on who is legally allowed to claim the exemption of speed? - ANSWER Section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006 Who is legally allowed to claim the exemption of speed? - ANSWER Drivers who have satisfactorily completed a training course in driving vehicles at high speed, and that can demonstrate compliance with the proposed competencies as specified in the Code of Practice (COP) If a person is killed as a result of someone driving dangerously, a custodial sentence will normally be imposed no matter what the mitigating circumstances - true or false? - ANSWER True No emergency, no matter how serious, will justify you being involved in an accident - true or false? - ANSWER True What are our driving guidelines? - ANSWER The HWC, Roadcraft, DTAG What is the purpose of the HWC? - ANSWER Outlines the rules and guidelines that promote road safety in the UK What is the purpose of Roadcraft? - ANSWER Designed to complement driver training and practice to ensure driving competence at a higher level. It is the definitive guide to better, safer driving and incorporates current evidence-based best practice. What is the purpose of DTAG? - ANSWER Designed for ambulance personnel undertaking driver training and education programmes to help them understand the standards and practices that aim to provide protection to crews, passengers and other road users What is the most reported type of collision in NHS UK ambulance trusts in 2016/17? - ANSWER Striking a parked third-party vehicle Most ambulance services operate which categories of vehicles? - ANSWER C1 + D1 If you passed your C1/D1 driving test after 19 Jan 2013, how often do you have to sign a declaration of fitness to drive? - ANSWER Every 5 years up to the age of 45. After this, you need to provide a medical examination report every 5 years to renew your driving entitlement