CERAD EXAM Test 3 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ANSWER
Ambulance drivers must have sound knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failure to conly with code may be used to negate liability in criminal
proceedings
Ambulance drivers may claim exemptions from legislation when justifiable
When may exemptions be claimed? - ANSWER When justifiable and
when the vehicle is being used for ambulance purposes provided
The observation of the law would hinder the use of the vehicle for the
purpose it is being used
Nothing the driver does could be considered dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ANSWER
Guilty of an offence if you do not adhere to the driving standards required
by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
Can get points or penalties
May lose job and drivers must comply with companies policy for licence
checks and reporting incidents
, Exemptions under routine conditions - ANSWER Parking in the zig zag
area of a zebra crossing
Parking in a bus stop
Parking across double red yellow or white lines
Parking or driving on a cycle track
Double parking or parking across a dropped curb
Stopping on a clear way
Leaving the engine running whilst unattended
Parking on the offside surfing darkness
Parking on a central reservation
Exemptions under emergency conditions - ANSWER Treating a red light
as a give way including crossings and temporary lights
Keep the wrong way from a keep left or right sign
Entering a pedestrian precinct
Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ANSWER Careful
observation, good anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
, What can fog lights do - ANSWER Mask break lights and dazzle other
drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ANSWER It reduced your perception of speed
and risk because you can't see and encourages you to drive close to see
vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ANSWER Your tyres have to
displace the water, and quickly if in a motorway. If they can't a wedge of
water will form between the tyres and the road and cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ANSWER Adjust
speed and remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ANSWER Avoid heaven breaking
steering or accelerating or you could lose tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ANSWER Reduce visibility and tyre grip
What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ANSWER Spray Theon
up by wheels reduces visibility further, and ruts in snow may make it
difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ANSWER Consider if
journey is necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially
if road is not gritted
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
|LATEST UPDATE
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - ANSWER
Ambulance drivers must have sound knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failure to conly with code may be used to negate liability in criminal
proceedings
Ambulance drivers may claim exemptions from legislation when justifiable
When may exemptions be claimed? - ANSWER When justifiable and
when the vehicle is being used for ambulance purposes provided
The observation of the law would hinder the use of the vehicle for the
purpose it is being used
Nothing the driver does could be considered dangerous or careless
Consequences of disregarding legislation and regulation - ANSWER
Guilty of an offence if you do not adhere to the driving standards required
by law RTA 1988
Will be sentenced for dangerous driving
Can get points or penalties
May lose job and drivers must comply with companies policy for licence
checks and reporting incidents
, Exemptions under routine conditions - ANSWER Parking in the zig zag
area of a zebra crossing
Parking in a bus stop
Parking across double red yellow or white lines
Parking or driving on a cycle track
Double parking or parking across a dropped curb
Stopping on a clear way
Leaving the engine running whilst unattended
Parking on the offside surfing darkness
Parking on a central reservation
Exemptions under emergency conditions - ANSWER Treating a red light
as a give way including crossings and temporary lights
Keep the wrong way from a keep left or right sign
Entering a pedestrian precinct
Using audible warning equipment between 23:30 and 7am
Motorway regulations
Exceeding speed limits
Stopping in a yellow box junction
What is required when driving in bad weather - ANSWER Careful
observation, good anticipation, correct speed, adequate braking distances
Switch on dipped headlights if visibility is poor
Fog lights if visibility less than 100m
Use washers and wipers
, What can fog lights do - ANSWER Mask break lights and dazzle other
drivers
Why is fog dangerous - ANSWER It reduced your perception of speed
and risk because you can't see and encourages you to drive close to see
vehicles ahead
Why is rain and standing water dangerous - ANSWER Your tyres have to
displace the water, and quickly if in a motorway. If they can't a wedge of
water will form between the tyres and the road and cause aquaplaning
How should you approach the possibility of deep water - ANSWER Adjust
speed and remain vigilant
How should you drive in the rain - ANSWER Avoid heaven breaking
steering or accelerating or you could lose tyre grip
What do snow and sleet do - ANSWER Reduce visibility and tyre grip
What happens when travelling in snow at speed - ANSWER Spray Theon
up by wheels reduces visibility further, and ruts in snow may make it
difficult to steer
What should you do when driving in snow and ice - ANSWER Consider if
journey is necessary
Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially
if road is not gritted
