Study Guide for CERAD test 3 Questions and Verified Answers
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Study Guide for CERAD test 3 Questions
and Verified Answers
Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - CORRECT ANSWERAmbulance drivers must have sound knowledge of the highway code
All staff must drive in accordance with current road traffic legislation
RTA- failure to co...
Study Guide for CERAD test 3 Questions and Verified Answers Reasons for complying with legislation and driving regulation - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Mask break lights and dazzle other drivers Why is fog dangerous - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Adjust speed and remain vigilant How should you drive in the rain - CORRECT ANSWER -Avoid heaven breaking steering or accelerating or you could lose tyre grip What do snow and sleet do - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce visibility and tyre grip What happens when travelling in snow at speed - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Consider if journey is necessary Reduce speed and increase following distance in icy conditions , especially if road is not gritted What roads can be affected by high winds - CORRECT ANSWER -Roads that are raised above the surrounding countryside What can happen in windy conditions - CORRECT ANSWER -High sided vehicles can suddenly veer The may act as wind breaks buffeting smaller vehicles when they dive past, keep a good grip on the steering wheel What can sun do and what should you do - CORRECT ANSWER -Bright low sun can cause dazzle Use visors to reduce dazzle
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