問題一覧
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What is the Alcohol limit for driving
35 mcg
2
What does CREEP mean?
The vehicle to creep forward or back when in gear
3
What are the goals for driver education (GDE) in order
Vehicle, traffic, journey, human factors
4
Alertness is reduced at night between?
11pm - 6am
5
What are the 3 main positives of acceleration sense?
Less wear on the tyres, Less fuel, Reduces emissions
6
What is the WORST stress coping strategy?
Confrontative
7
What is the benefit of the P3 position on a bend to the LEFT
View- stability
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Which one of these is a benefit of acceleration sense?
Reduces emissions
9
State the considerations when using the brakes
The vehicles size and weight
10
What is P5?
Other side of the road
11
What are the 2 good stress coping strategies
Task focused, Reappraisal
12
What does the ‘I AM SAFE’ checklist stand for?
Ilness, attitude, medication, sleep, alcohol, food, emotion
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What is the audible warning device for? (Horn)
To warn others of your presence
14
When must you NOT overtake
Solid white line around chevrons
15
You can park at a designated bus stop when dealing with any catergory of patient
True
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What is the preferred method of steering?
Pull - push
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What is P3?
Move across/ just left of white line
18
Which of these is NOT a routine legal exemption?
Treating a red light as a ‘give way’
19
What age group becomes more affected by fatigue when driving at night?
Age 45+
20
What is tapered braking?
Adjusting the foot brake pressure depending on how quickly you need to stop
21
Which of the following is NOT a signal to look for before overtaking?
Head lights
22
What is aqua planning
A build up of a wedge of water between the front tyres and the road surface
23
Why are you at a greater risk of skidding when at a corner or junction?
Because you are more likely to combine braking/ accelerating with steering
24
A vehicle skids…
When one or more of the tyres loses normal grip on the road
25
Which of these is NOT an exemption for overtaking on a solid white line?
Pedestrains
26
What does TUG stand for?
Take, use, give
27
What is this picture showing?
Superelevation
28
If you drive a vehicle beyond it’s physical capabilities, Electronics stability control (ESP)…
Does not guarantee that the vehicle will remain stable and under control
29
How many more times more likely are you to be seen wearing high vis clothing according to HWC rule 3?
3x
30
This kind of road chamber is a disadvantage for the vehicle in the picture
False
31
What is P4?
Straddle white line
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What is a good stress coping strategy?
Reappraisal/ Self-reflection
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What is P2?
Normal driving position
34
Which of these are NOT one of the three main hazards?
Vehicle condition
35
Which of the following is NOT a passive safety system?
ABS
36
Select the 5 W’s when formulating a driving plan
What you can see, What you can’t see, What you reasonably expect to happen, Which hazard poses the biggest danger , What to do if things turn out differently
37
The key stages of a driving plan are…
Observe, anticipate, prioritise, decide what to do, act
38
What is expected of a routine and emergency ambulance driver?
Safe, smooth, legal
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How are we more at risk of fatigue?
All of the above
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What is acceleration sense?
The ability to vary speed in response to changing road and traffic situations by correct use of the accelator
41
When cornering, your vehicle loses stability. What can affect this stability?
All of the above
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When is TIREDNESS reduced at night
11pm- 6am
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What are the 3 safety rules for overtaking (pick 3)
Is it necessary , Is your vehicle capable, Is it appropriate and safe
44
Do you need to do a full pre-drive check each time you get behind the wheel of an ambulance?
No - just handbrake, starting procedure, seatbelt and doors
45
Which of the following is a passive safety system
Crumple zones
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Which of these have a positive effect on vehicles stability?
When it is travelling in a straight line
47
What is the picture showing
Adverse camber
48
When can you cross the solid white line? (HWC rule 129)
Overtaking a maintainance vehicle
49
Airbags are a passive safety system
True
50
When using a driving plan you should take into account what…
All of the above
51
At what approximate speed should a moving brake test be carried out?
15 to 20 mph
52
The real cause of a skid is
The driver
53
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an active safety system
True
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What is one of the main causes of a collision
Lapse of concentration
55
What is this picture showing?
Crown camber
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What is the definition of an active safety system?
Respond when loss of control over the vehicle occurs
57
The system of car control provides a way of approaching and negotiating hazards that…
Is methodical, safe and leaves nothing to chance
58
What does Run-on mean?
The vehicle not to reduce speed through acceleration sense or for downhill
59
The advantage of ABS is that it allows you to?
Steer the vehicle under full braking power
60
Which of the following is a positive stress coping style?
Task focused
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What stress coping style should be conducted after driving
Reappraisal/ self-evaluation
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A confrontative stress coping style can be classed as dangerous
True
63
What is acceleration sense?
Ability to vary speed in response to changing road and traffic conditions
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Why do you do a pre-driver check?
So that you are familiar with the vehicle controls
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Which of these is a good stress coping mechanism?
Task focused
66
Which of the following is an emergency response legal exemption?
Motorway regulations
67
What is P1?
Left hand side of normal driving position
68
What is Highway Code Rule 129?
Must not cross or straddle the white line (8 exceptions)
69
Finish the sentence: Less space,
Less pace
70
What does ASC stand for?
Acceleration skid control
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What is the importance of smooth acceleration
To ensure the patient is transported to hospital in a safe manner
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of skidding?
Having a small gap to the car in front
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What are the 4 main causes of skidding
Coarse steering , Harsh acceleration , Excessive braking, Driving too fast for the circumstances
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What are the three main group of hazards
Physical features/ position & movement of other road users/ weather conditons
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Which of the following is a way to combat fatigue?
Two cups of caffeinated coffee
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What is the benefit of the P1 position on a bend to the RIGHT?
Safety- view- stability
77
Which of the following should not negatively affect your vehicle’s stability?
Using the System of car control
78
What should you do if your limit point is stationary?
Reduce speed
79
What is the distance for stopping on a wet road?
4 seconds
80
Safety features make the vehicle perform better and increase the drivers skill
False
81
RED MIST is a colloquial term used to describe the state of mind of drivers who become determined to achieve some objective
True
82
What does KICK DOWN mean?
Allows you to accelerate suddenly overriding the automatic selection of gears
83
Which of these are NOT one of the 5 negative emotions
Sadness or low mood
84
The system of car control consists of four phases, with information processing running throughout…
Position,speed, gear, accelerate
85
On a static brake test, should the pedal move after pressing it for the final time?
Never
86
While on emergency response you can travel on the incorrect side of a ‘keep left’ or ‘keep right’ sign
True
87
How are countdown markers spaced on the motorway?
300,200,100 yards