L3 CERAD theory
with correct
answers 2025
What is input? - CORRECT ANSWER-The vision primarily and hearing sceondly
sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT tow more
than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision? -
CORRECT ANSWER-25 ambulance collisions per day, most common = ambulances
collide with parked cars
What gears match what speed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mirror,
signal, manoeuvre
How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - CORRECT
ANSWER-7 days
Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT
overload your vehicle
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10m
When can you flash your headlights ? - CORRECT ANSWER-To let other road users
know your there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
25-50mm
every action equals what? - CORRECT ANSWER-A reaction
What is the decision making process? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thinking 6m overall 12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-9m
thinking 23m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 40mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
12m thinking 36m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 50mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thinking 15m overall 53m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 60mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
18m thinking 73m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 70mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
21m thinking 96m overall
with correct
answers 2025
What is input? - CORRECT ANSWER-The vision primarily and hearing sceondly
sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT tow more
than your licence allows
How many collisions happen each day and what's the most common collision? -
CORRECT ANSWER-25 ambulance collisions per day, most common = ambulances
collide with parked cars
What gears match what speed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1st = 0-10pm
2nd = 10-2-mph
3rd = 20-30mph
4th = 30-40mph
5th 40mph+
Braking smoothly has three stages what are they ? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mirror,
signal, manoeuvre
How many days do you have to produce documents to police station ? - CORRECT
ANSWER-7 days
Are you allowed to overload your vehicle ? - CORRECT ANSWER-You MUST NOT
overload your vehicle
On any road junction, what is the minimum distance you can park if no solid lines ? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10m
When can you flash your headlights ? - CORRECT ANSWER-To let other road users
know your there
What is the height off the shoulder that a seatbelt should be ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
25-50mm
every action equals what? - CORRECT ANSWER-A reaction
What is the decision making process? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled motorway
Hard shoulder running
All lanes running
What distance are ETB POSTS, ETB signs and ETB's? - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue
Red mist
Lack of concentration
Speed
Complacency
Frustration
Driver behaviour
Stress
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 20mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thinking 6m overall 12m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 30mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-9m
thinking 23m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 40mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
12m thinking 36m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 50mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thinking 15m overall 53m
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 60mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
18m thinking 73m overall
What is thinking time and overall breaking distance 70mph ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
21m thinking 96m overall
