問題一覧
1
During the hours of darkness, which lights must be displayed on a restricted road?
Side and rear registration lights
2
Low visibility distorts your perception of speed, you should check your speedometer regularly
True
3
Roadcraft advises that during adverse weather conditions you should always look ahead because…
Changes in road surface affect your ability to brake, steer and accelerate
4
True or false. On icy roads you should drive at a slow speed in the lowest gear possible?
False
5
Aqua planning is caused by…
Driving too fast
6
What is the recommended length of break a driver should take every two hours when driving at night?
15 mins
7
At night your ability to judge the position and speed of oncoming vehicles is the same as in daylight
False
8
When driving at night what should you do to the sat nav before driving?
All of these options
9
A film of moisture or dirt on the windscreen will increase glare
True
10
Adjusting your seat position is good advice to reduce fatigue
True
11
What should you do to avoid being dazzled by oncoming headlights?
Look towards the near side kerb
12
What are the disadvantages of night driving?
Colours fade and edges become indistinct, It is harder to see pedestrains wearing darker clothing unless well backlit
13
Drivers over the age of 45 are more at risk of tiredness
True
14
Can you legally use alternating flashing headlights at night on response?
No
15
When driving in bad weather, which of the following is true?
You must use headlights when visibility is less than 100m
16
Which of the following best describes a CONTROLLED motorway?
Three or more lanes, hard shoulder, variable speed limits
17
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an automatic gear box?
Run off
18
What is ‘LOCK DOWN’ (shift restrictions)
Controlling an automatic gear box, in manual, descending on steep gradients
19
When completing an overtake, what is the stepwise approach
Position, speed, gear, accelerate
20
Which of the following are the reasons for carrying out a STATIC brake test?
Check hydraulic system is working, become familiar with app of handbrake
21
What is the principle of cornering?
The right position, speed, gear and to stop safely
22
When approaching and negotiating a bend, what is the importance of your speed ?
Stop safely within the distance seen to be clear on your side of the road
23
What is not a common cause of skidding?
Light steering
24
What should you do if you’re an emergency ambulance on response at a pedestrian crossing with pedestrains on it?
Stop and give presidance
25
What is not a common human factor?
Self assessment
26
What are the advantages of acceleration sense?
Lower fuel usage, decreased wear on tyres and reduced emissions
27
Which of the following factors must be considered when accessing an ambulance vehicles capacity to overtake?
Capability to accelerate, the vehicles load and size
28
What type of road furniture can be found every 100m/yard on a motorway?
Marker posts
29
Which of the following types of road furniture are blue, small and found every 500m on a motorway?
Driver location signs
30
What catergory are C1 and D1 vehicles?
Group 2
31
When can you use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving
To call 999 or 112
32
How long do you have to report your insurance document to the police after a collision
7 days
33
How long do you have to report your details of a collisions to the police?
24 hours
34
If you are involved in an injury collision you must stop and give what documents?
Address, name, registration
35
How much space should you give a pedestrains when passing them?
2.0m
36
How much space should you give horses or horse drawn vehicles at 10mph?
2.0m
37
How much distance should you give when overtaking cyclist/ motorbike at 30mph?
1.5m
38
What colour stud marks are on the left edge of the road?
Red
39
What colour reflective stud marks are on the middle lanes of the road
White
40
You must not use your horn, either whilst stationary on a road or in a built up area between 23:30-07:00
True
41
Only flash your headlights to let other road users you are there
True
42
When should you avoid undertake long journeys?
Between 12am-6am
43
What is the roadcraft definition of the limit point?
The furthest point to which you have an uninterrupted view of road surface
44
You should always be prepared to sacrifice your road position for safety?
True
45
Pump the foot brake to check the hydraulic braking system is in good order, excessive downward travel may indicate leaks
True
46
When does regenerative braking begin?
By lifting off the accelerator in an electric vehicle
47
What is the PAWL button
The button on the handbrake which releases the ratchet
48
The greatest risk of tiredness related collisions occur between:
11pm-6am
49
According to Roadcraft a hazard is defined as
Anything that is an actual or potential danger
50
What does POWDER stand for
Petrol, Oil, Water, Damage, Electrics, Rubber
51
What colour are the reflective studs next to the central reservation of a motorway or dual carriageway
Amber
52
Cleaning the vehicles exterior panels does what?
Increases the ambulance conspicuity
53
If a faulty lamp is identified, you can take the ambulance out on shift
False
54
A failure to observe the rules of the Highway Code may result in prosecution
True
55
How do you check the power steering is functioning normally
Pull down on the steering wheel with one hand when starting the engine
56
In the ambulance service, disciplinary action could be the result of running out of fuel
True
57
How frequently should a VDI check be done
At the start of every shift or if you have to change vehicle
58
The ‘drive’ should be regarded as part of the ongoing treatment process. It should be tailored to:
The patients needs and their condition
59
What are the legal and trust policy minimum tread depths?
CAT B = 1.6mm CAT C1 = 1mm, Policy 3mm
60
If dazzled by bright sunlight, slow down and stop if necessary.
True
61
Contravention of the solid white line is
An exception covered by the Highway Code
62
What 3 acts of law are trusts and ambulance drivers obliged to consider regarding the use of legal exemptions?
Corporate Manslaughter, Corporate Homicide Act 2007, The Road Safety Act 2006
63
You can stop in a yellow box junction when claiming routine and emergency exemptions
False
64
What is the maximum speed of C1 ambulance on a single carriageway, dual carriageway and motorway
50mph, 60mph, 70mph
65
What weight classification is a C1 vehicle?
3.5ton - 7.5ton
66
Regarding drivers license, legally, who must you inform if you change your name or address?
DVLA
67
Being guilty of death/serious injury by dangerous driving you should expect a prision sentence no matter the circumstance
True
68
What regulations apply when completing a VDI?
Road Vehicle construction and use regulations 1986 and Road Vehicle Lighting regulations 2005
69
What does OUR stand for?
Observe, understand, react
70
How do you combat the effects of aquaplanning?
Reudce speed by taking foot off the accelerator
71
How to process complex information
Input - decision making - output - feedback
72
What is the stopping distance for 20mph
40ft (12m)
73
What is the stopping distance for 30mph
75ft (23m)
74
What is the stopping distance for 40mph
120ft (36m)
75
What is the stopping distance for 50mph
175ft (53m)
76
What is the stopping distance for 60mph
240ft (73m)
77
What is the stopping distance for 70mph
315ft (96m)
78
What is the braking distance for 20mph
20ft (6m)
79
What is the braking distance for 30mph
45ft (14m)
80
What is the braking distance for 40mph
80ft (24m)
81
What is the braking distance for 50mph
125ft (38m)
82
What is the braking distance for 60mph
180mph (55m)
83
What is the braking distance for 70mph
245ft (75m)