CERAD Exam 2 Questions With 100% Verified Solutions

CERAD Exam 2 Questions With 100% Verified Solutions How does ESC work? - ANSWER It predicts when vehicles may over/ understeer, and brakes individual wheels to allow the vehicle to regain control When may ESC not work? - ANSWER If the car is travelling at inappropriate speeds ESC can override the laws of physics... True or False? - ANSWER False State 3 benefits of cruise control - ANSWER 1. can reduce driver fatigue 2. improves fuel economy 3. helps drivers to maintain legal speed limits State the 2 types of active safety features which can increase vehicle stability - ANSWER 1. In-built safety features (i.e. ESP/ ESC) 2. Drive assist features (i.e. cruise control) State 2 benefits of ABS - ANSWER 1. enables driver to retain steering control 2. allows the driver to potentially achieve a shorter stopping distance Can ESC/ ESP systems override the laws of physics? How may you know that ESC/ ESP systems have been activated? - ANSWER 1. they will not override the laws of physics 2. Their activation may illuminate a warning light on the dashboard What is the normal tyre tread depth? - ANSWER 1.6mm What is the tread depth of an ambulance as per SWAST policy? - ANSWER 3mm Why is tread depth important? - ANSWER Tread depth helps to displace water on the road through the tyres When does the Highway Code say you can use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving? - ANSWER When there's a genuine emergency and you're unable to stop Examples of physiological human factors that may affect driving (TRIDAL) - ANSWER Tiredness Residual blood alcohol Illness Drowsiness [Due to meds] Alertness Life stress Which two groups are most likely to be involved in a road traffic collision? - ANSWER 1. Young people aged 16-24 (predominantly male) 2. Those who drive for work how many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who have fallen Examples of psychological human factors (TIIIPA) - ANSWER Tiredness Intolerance Impatience Impulsiveness Personalisation Ange r asleep at the wheel? - ANSWER 1 in 4 how many accidents are caused by tiredness on major roads? - ANSWER 1 in 5 Which 4 human factor risks increase because of the nature of motorway driving? - ANSWER 1. Tiredness/ boredom 2. Frustration 3. complacency 4. behaviour of drivers leaving/ joining the motorway/ service stations/ sliproads Define red mist - ANSWER When a driver's attention isn't on driving, but instead on a specific goal. The driver becomes emotionally and psychologically caught up in the incident What is the 'I AM SAFE' checklist used for? - ANSWER To assess whether someone's fit to drive What does 'I AM SAFE' stand for? - ANSWER Illness Sleep Alcohol Food Emotion what are the 5 practical steps to combat stress? (Roadcraft) - ANSWER 1. ensure you're sat in a comfortable position 2. calm approach to driving 3. learn techniques to focus on your driving 4. use techniques learnt in training and use them regularly 5. don't dwell on previous negative experience During what time frame are drivers advised not to undertake long