The emergency warning equipment is primarily used to ...... -
ANSWERS-Provide advance warning to other road users
When responding to an emergency call you are exempt and may drive
around a roundabout the wrong way true or false ? - ANSWERS-False
According to road craft, one in three children hit by a car do not look
first true/false? - ANSWERS-True
How many goals are there for GDE? 2,1,4 or 3 - ANSWERS-Ther are
4 gaols
What does the acronym I AM SAFE stand for ? - ANSWERS-I -
illness
A- attitude
M - medication
S- sleep
A - alcohol
F- food
E- emotion
Helping other road users to overtake can lead to what ? - ANSWERS-
Contribute to a co-operative driving culture
,Increased safety
Ease of tension
Where are essential mirror checks placed in the system ? -
ANSWERS-Prior to position, speed + acceleration.
Tapered braking is the preferred braking method for an emergency
stop true/false ? - ANSWERS-False
Acronym TUG means? - ANSWERS-Take, use , give
Information can be gathered from where ? - ANSWERS-Mirrors,
signage and indicators
Which road surface holds water that can freeze in cold weather and
creates a slippery surface ?? - ANSWERS-Concrete
What is the sequence for overtaking ? - ANSWERS-Far distance-
middle distance- foreground - sides and rear
2 out of 3 accidents happen on roads drivers are familiar with
true/false? - ANSWERS-True
Emergency services drivers have a certain human risk factors that put
them at greater risk of collision. List 3 that may be included ? -
ANSWERS-Operational stressors
,Multi tasking distractions
Driving stress
Roadcraft states that drivers should make the best possible use of road
signs and marking by ? - ANSWERS-Observing, understanding and
reacting
System of car control, what are the 5 phases? - ANSWERS-
Information, position, speed, gears, acceleration
According to road craft, around 1 in _____ of all car occupants killed
in a collision are killed when the car is overtaking - ANSWERS-1 in
20
When responding to an emergency call the greatest danger from
cyclist is what ? - ANSWERS-A cyclist hearing sirens will look over
there shoulder towards the emergency vehicle which could cause
them too wobble and instability
According to roadcraft 'POWDER' checklist what does it stand for ? -
ANSWERS-P= petrol/diesel
O= oil
W= water
D= damage
E= electrics
R= rubber/ wheels
, ESP stands for what ? - ANSWERS-Electronic Stability Program
What is input? - ANSWERS-The vision primarily and hearing
sceondly sending information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - ANSWERS-2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - ANSWERS-
1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in
front ? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-- Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)