L3 CERAD theory Exam Questions and
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What is input? - ✔✔The vision primarily and hearing sceondly sending information to
the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - ✔✔2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - ✔✔1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔- Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
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,- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)
Are you allowed to tow anything? - ✔✔You MUST NOT tow more than your licence
allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision? - ✔✔25
ambulance collisions per day, most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
What gears match what speed? - ✔✔1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Mirror, signal, manoeuvre
How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - ✔✔7 days
Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - ✔✔You MUST NOT overload your vehicle
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,On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ? -
✔✔10m
When can you flash your headlights ? - ✔✔To let other road users know your there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - ✔✔25-50mm
every action equals what? - ✔✔A reaction
What is the decision making process? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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 ? - ✔✔Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? - ✔✔Post are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
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, ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back on an ambulance? -
✔✔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 ? - ✔✔Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? - ✔✔Thinking 6m overall
12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? - ✔✔9m thinking 23m
overall
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Answers 100% Pass
What is input? - ✔✔The vision primarily and hearing sceondly sending information to
the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - ✔✔2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - ✔✔1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔- Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
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,- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)
Are you allowed to tow anything? - ✔✔You MUST NOT tow more than your licence
allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision? - ✔✔25
ambulance collisions per day, most common = ambulances collide with parked cars
What gears match what speed? - ✔✔1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Mirror, signal, manoeuvre
How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - ✔✔7 days
Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - ✔✔You MUST NOT overload your vehicle
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,On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ? -
✔✔10m
When can you flash your headlights ? - ✔✔To let other road users know your there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - ✔✔25-50mm
every action equals what? - ✔✔A reaction
What is the decision making process? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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 ? - ✔✔Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? - ✔✔Post are 100m apart
Signs are 500m
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, ETB's are 1.5 miles apart
What three things should you consider when seating apt in the back on an ambulance? -
✔✔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 ? - ✔✔Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? - ✔✔Thinking 6m overall
12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? - ✔✔9m thinking 23m
overall
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