CERAD 3 Law Exam Verified Questions &
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/. ABS - Answer-Passive safety feature allowing you to steer whilst breaking (pulsating
method)
/.When is vehicle most stable? - Answer-Straight line, constant speed (pulling with no
acceleration), even weight distribution
/.Tread depth and size on road - Answer-1.6 mm across central ¾ tread depth
1mm for commercial
Tyre on road for 1 CD case
/.Understeer vs Oversteer - Answer-Understeer- skid and straight line (front wheel)
Oversteer- rear end slides out (rear wheel)
/.Pre Driving Checks - Answer-a) Ensure handbrake is on and gear level
c) Adjust seat, mirrors and steering wheel
d) adjust mirror; half grass half sky
f) switch on ignition, note warning lights, clutch down left hand on steering wheel, start
engine. static brake test,
g) check position of controls and auxiliaries
g) seat belts and doors
h) 15mph brake test- alert passengers, ensure no swerve or funny noises
/.Positioning - Answer-View, Stability, Safety
/.C1 licence terms - Answer-Every 5 years renew medical declaration via DVLA
Over 45- renew licence via medical every 5 years
Grandfather rights- once 70 every 3 years
/.Steps to combat fatigue - Answer-1)Coffee 2 shots of caffeine
2)Fresh air
3) Energy drink
4)Brisk walk
5) 15 minute nap
6) Stop in a safe place
7)Seat position and PDC
/.Fatigue - Answer-More likely to suffer over 45 yrs
More tired between 1200-0600
, /.Points of licence - Answer-Dangerous driving- £200 fine and 6 points
12 points, min 6 months ban or longer
Over 6 in ambulance service
Phone use- 6 points and £1000 fine
Responsibility of driver to keep up knowledge or the HWX
/.Positive responces - Answer-1)Moving left
2)looking in mirrors
3)slowing down
4)indicating left
/.Safe cornering - Answer-1)Correct position
2)Correct speed for corner identified
3)Correct gear selection throughout
4)Able to stop safely within distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road
5)Acceleration
/.Vehicle condition - Answer-Keep vehicle and tyres in good condition and keep
pressures to recommended level
/.Cornering Forces - Answer-Steering, acceleration and braking
The more you brake/accelerate, the less grip you have for steering
The faster you travel into a bend, the less stability -skid
/.Cambers - Answer-Crown= dome shaped road (left hand turn increases steering
capability)
Superelevation= width is banked up towards edge of bend
/.Factors Affecting Cornering - Answer-Speed
Specification of vehicle
Steering
Acceleration
Braking
Road slope
Road surface
Weather
Tyres
/.Limit Point - Answer-furthest point to which you have an interrupted view of road
surface
/.Forces affecting stability and tyre grip - Answer-Steering, Acceleration, Braking
/.SYSTEM - Answer-Information
Position
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/. ABS - Answer-Passive safety feature allowing you to steer whilst breaking (pulsating
method)
/.When is vehicle most stable? - Answer-Straight line, constant speed (pulling with no
acceleration), even weight distribution
/.Tread depth and size on road - Answer-1.6 mm across central ¾ tread depth
1mm for commercial
Tyre on road for 1 CD case
/.Understeer vs Oversteer - Answer-Understeer- skid and straight line (front wheel)
Oversteer- rear end slides out (rear wheel)
/.Pre Driving Checks - Answer-a) Ensure handbrake is on and gear level
c) Adjust seat, mirrors and steering wheel
d) adjust mirror; half grass half sky
f) switch on ignition, note warning lights, clutch down left hand on steering wheel, start
engine. static brake test,
g) check position of controls and auxiliaries
g) seat belts and doors
h) 15mph brake test- alert passengers, ensure no swerve or funny noises
/.Positioning - Answer-View, Stability, Safety
/.C1 licence terms - Answer-Every 5 years renew medical declaration via DVLA
Over 45- renew licence via medical every 5 years
Grandfather rights- once 70 every 3 years
/.Steps to combat fatigue - Answer-1)Coffee 2 shots of caffeine
2)Fresh air
3) Energy drink
4)Brisk walk
5) 15 minute nap
6) Stop in a safe place
7)Seat position and PDC
/.Fatigue - Answer-More likely to suffer over 45 yrs
More tired between 1200-0600
, /.Points of licence - Answer-Dangerous driving- £200 fine and 6 points
12 points, min 6 months ban or longer
Over 6 in ambulance service
Phone use- 6 points and £1000 fine
Responsibility of driver to keep up knowledge or the HWX
/.Positive responces - Answer-1)Moving left
2)looking in mirrors
3)slowing down
4)indicating left
/.Safe cornering - Answer-1)Correct position
2)Correct speed for corner identified
3)Correct gear selection throughout
4)Able to stop safely within distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road
5)Acceleration
/.Vehicle condition - Answer-Keep vehicle and tyres in good condition and keep
pressures to recommended level
/.Cornering Forces - Answer-Steering, acceleration and braking
The more you brake/accelerate, the less grip you have for steering
The faster you travel into a bend, the less stability -skid
/.Cambers - Answer-Crown= dome shaped road (left hand turn increases steering
capability)
Superelevation= width is banked up towards edge of bend
/.Factors Affecting Cornering - Answer-Speed
Specification of vehicle
Steering
Acceleration
Braking
Road slope
Road surface
Weather
Tyres
/.Limit Point - Answer-furthest point to which you have an interrupted view of road
surface
/.Forces affecting stability and tyre grip - Answer-Steering, Acceleration, Braking
/.SYSTEM - Answer-Information
Position
