L3 CERAD EXAM 3 (FINAL
EXAM)
If your indicators are difficult to see because of bright sunlight,
what should you do?
Give an arm signal as well as using the indicator
When trying to move off in snow, what do?
Select the highest gear you can
If you are driving on a wet road, how will you tell if your vehicle
is aquaplaning?
The steering will feel very light
What is the definition of a dual carriageway?
Two lanes separated by a physical barrier
What law identifies that drivers completed a satisfactory course
can drive at speed and claim an exemption?
s.19, Road Safety Act 2006
How many fatal accidents are caused by falling asleep at the
wheel?
1 in 4
What are the physiological human factors that affect driving?
Tiredness, residual blood alcohol, drowsiness, alertness, life stress
What human factors can increase because of motorway driving?
Tiredness and boredom, frustration, complacency, behaviour of
driving, joining motorways - service stations and slip roads
,What are the practical steps when driving to combat stress?
Comfortable driving position, calm approach to driving, learn
techniques to focus on driving, use techniques learnt in training, don't
dwell on negative experiences
What age group is at an increased risk of tiredness related
collisions?
People aged over 45
What are two factors which increase tiredness when driving?
The total time spent at work and driving for more than 4 hours
regardless of the circumstances
What are the poor driving attributes?
Medical conditions, stressful situations, operational pressures, traffic
situations, driving at night, driving in difficult weather
What are the psychological factors which may affect drivng?
Tiredness, intolerance, impatience, impulsiveness, personalisation,
anger
What are the two groups most likely to be involved in a collision?
Young people (aged 16 - 24) and those who drive for work
When are you advised not to undertake long journeys?
Between 00:00 and 06:00
What are the times most tiredness-related collisions occur?
Between 23:00 and 06:00
What does the DTAG Handbook suggest you do to combat stress?
Use all mental capacity available, ignoring minor errors, share
decision-making, adopt a calm and professional approach to driving,
, separate personal problems from driving, use strategies you have been
taught.
What are the unhelpful coping strategies for dealing with
operational stress?
Confrontive coping, emotion coping, avoidance coping
What are the helpful coping strategies for dealing with
operational stress?
Task-focussed coping, reappraisal coping
What do drivers need to demonstrate compliance with?
Competencies in the Codes of Practice
What does the Highway Code set out?
Rules and guidelines to promote road safety
What does the system of car control give you?
Time
What are the three types of hazards?
Physical, weather and other road users
What is beneficial about the pull-push method?
You keep both hands on the steering wheel and can immediately turn
in wither direction.
What is the system of car control?
A way of approaching and negotiating hazards that is methodical, safe
and leaves nothing to chance.
What does the system of car control involve?
Careful observation, early anticipation and planning and a systematic
use of the controls to maintain your vehicle's stability in all situations.
EXAM)
If your indicators are difficult to see because of bright sunlight,
what should you do?
Give an arm signal as well as using the indicator
When trying to move off in snow, what do?
Select the highest gear you can
If you are driving on a wet road, how will you tell if your vehicle
is aquaplaning?
The steering will feel very light
What is the definition of a dual carriageway?
Two lanes separated by a physical barrier
What law identifies that drivers completed a satisfactory course
can drive at speed and claim an exemption?
s.19, Road Safety Act 2006
How many fatal accidents are caused by falling asleep at the
wheel?
1 in 4
What are the physiological human factors that affect driving?
Tiredness, residual blood alcohol, drowsiness, alertness, life stress
What human factors can increase because of motorway driving?
Tiredness and boredom, frustration, complacency, behaviour of
driving, joining motorways - service stations and slip roads
,What are the practical steps when driving to combat stress?
Comfortable driving position, calm approach to driving, learn
techniques to focus on driving, use techniques learnt in training, don't
dwell on negative experiences
What age group is at an increased risk of tiredness related
collisions?
People aged over 45
What are two factors which increase tiredness when driving?
The total time spent at work and driving for more than 4 hours
regardless of the circumstances
What are the poor driving attributes?
Medical conditions, stressful situations, operational pressures, traffic
situations, driving at night, driving in difficult weather
What are the psychological factors which may affect drivng?
Tiredness, intolerance, impatience, impulsiveness, personalisation,
anger
What are the two groups most likely to be involved in a collision?
Young people (aged 16 - 24) and those who drive for work
When are you advised not to undertake long journeys?
Between 00:00 and 06:00
What are the times most tiredness-related collisions occur?
Between 23:00 and 06:00
What does the DTAG Handbook suggest you do to combat stress?
Use all mental capacity available, ignoring minor errors, share
decision-making, adopt a calm and professional approach to driving,
, separate personal problems from driving, use strategies you have been
taught.
What are the unhelpful coping strategies for dealing with
operational stress?
Confrontive coping, emotion coping, avoidance coping
What are the helpful coping strategies for dealing with
operational stress?
Task-focussed coping, reappraisal coping
What do drivers need to demonstrate compliance with?
Competencies in the Codes of Practice
What does the Highway Code set out?
Rules and guidelines to promote road safety
What does the system of car control give you?
Time
What are the three types of hazards?
Physical, weather and other road users
What is beneficial about the pull-push method?
You keep both hands on the steering wheel and can immediately turn
in wither direction.
What is the system of car control?
A way of approaching and negotiating hazards that is methodical, safe
and leaves nothing to chance.
What does the system of car control involve?
Careful observation, early anticipation and planning and a systematic
use of the controls to maintain your vehicle's stability in all situations.
