L3 CERAD theory 2024/2025 | ACCURATE
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What is input? - <<ANSWER>>The vision primarily and hearing sceondly sending
information to the brain
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (WAST) ? - <<ANSWER>>2mm
What is the legal tread limit on a tyre (Highway Code)? - <<ANSWER>>1.6mm
Why should you leave a space between ourselves and the vehicle in front ? -
<<ANSWER>>1st so if a person drives into the back of our vehicle we have space to
not hit the vehicle in front of you
2nd if you receive a red call we can manoeuvre easily from behind the vehicle in front
3rd so not to intimidate the driver in front
What types of road surfaces are there? - <<ANSWER>>- Tarmac
- asphalt
- anti-skid
- concete
- cobbles, brick paving or pavers
- metal surfaces ( metal sheet inspection hatches, drains ect.)
Object falls from your vehicle, what do you do ? - <<ANSWER>>Stop on hard shoulder/
emergency refuge area
Contact highway agency or police
Do not attempt to retrieve the item a collision is on
,A collision is on the opposing carriageway, what do you do ? - <<ANSWER>>Do not
look
Do not slow down as you may cause an incident
When joining a motorway you cross a solid white line that separate the lanes. YES/NO -
<<ANSWER>>No only in an emergency
Where do you place a warning triangle behind car on motorway/A road ? -
<<ANSWER>>Minimum of 45m on an A road
Do not place one on a motorway
Illuminated 50 yellow on a motorway,means? - <<ANSWER>>Temporary advisory
speed
Red flashing lights in central reservation ? - <<ANSWER>>Do not proceed any further
in any lane or hard shoulder
Flashing amber lights on motorway ? - <<ANSWER>>Warns of a hazard ahead
ETB's are where on a motorway ? - <<ANSWER>>One mile apart on opposites sides of
the carriage to prevent pedestrians crossing over
How far apart are the motorway exit boards ? - <<ANSWER>>100 yards
Motorway ETB marker /post are how far apart and tell us what's ? -
<<ANSWER>>100m apart Indicate ;
Motorway were on
Which direction of travel A or B
Distance from start point
Direction to ETB
ATM is what and when is it use? - <<ANSWER>>ATM= active traffic management and
you know when its enforce by they max speed limit on display on a gantry's
Two lane dual carriageway - why would be in the OS- lane/lane 2 ? - <<ANSWER>>For
overtaking
Make a right turn
Basic rules for over taking - <<ANSWER>>Identify gap in front of vehicle in question
Earliest point we can safely enter it
Can we reach the gal safety before coming into conflict
Two types of overtake - <<ANSWER>>Straight forward
3 stage/box
, 3 stage/box overtake what 3 positions are adopted ? - <<ANSWER>>Following,
overtake, overtaking
When do you indicate to overtake ? - <<ANSWER>>When decision to overtake has
been made and committed to
What's a lurker ? - <<ANSWER>>Unseen vehicle which sweeps out from behind
another vehicle unseen
3 things that make a vehicle most stable are ? - <<ANSWER>>1. When travelling in a
straight line
2.weight being evenly distributed
3. Engine pulling but not accelerating
Factors in relation to roadworthiness which may affect vehicle ability to corner are ? -
<<ANSWER>>Tyre-tyre pressure - Steering- shock absorber - suspension - loading
Purpose of driving plan (HC's) - <<ANSWER>>1. Correct position
2. Correct speed
3. Correct gear at the
4. Correct time
What is microclimate ? - <<ANSWER>>Where weather lingers longer in shaded areas,
bottoms of valleys and under/on bridges
When reversing where should banksman stand? - <<ANSWER>>N/S/R of vehicle in
mirror view
How should a driver + banksman communicate ? - <<ANSWER>>With clear arm
signals and concise verbal instructions
You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle any further than needed true or false? -
<<ANSWER>>True
Which senses are important when driving ? - <<ANSWER>>1st vision- primary
2nd hearing
3rd feeling
3 most common causes for collision are ; - <<ANSWER>>Driver error/reaction
Action based on poor judgement
Reckless or in a hurry
Who's most likely to be involved in a collision ? - <<ANSWER>>Young driver- particular
men
People who drive for a job
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