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CERAD THEORY EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
How often should you have a driving break? - correct answer -15 minutes after every 2 hours of driving
What gear should you be on when in icy conditions? - correct answer -Huge gear and at slower speed
What is rearward relief? - correct answer -Highway patrol and police turn traffic round and take them back down motorway to the nearest exit
What is an access lane and how can it be shown? - correct answer -Closed lane to allow us to reach RTC on a motorway
Indicated by red X above lane
Usually will be lanes 1, or if accident is in lane 3/4 it'll be lane 4
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Disadvantages of sat nav - correct answer -Not aware of weight restrictions, temporary restrictions or changes to road layout
When to use fog lights? - correct answer -Visibility is less than 100m
When to use dipped headlights - correct answer -Built up areas Heavy rain snow or fog
How many cats eyes are there on centre lines? - correct answer - Every other gap
How many cats eyes on hazard lines? - correct answer -Cats eyes in every gap
How many cats eyes on double white solid libes? - correct answer -Twice as many as on hazard lines
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- things to consider when overtaking - correct answer -The
vehicle The external factors The interaction between vehicle and external factors
What is ASCor ASR - correct answer -Acceleration skid control or anti-slip regulator
What is lane departure warning? - correct answer -Alerts you when crossing line on lane
What is hill hold assist - correct answer -Stops you rolling backwards
What is cruise control? - correct answer -Maintains set speed
What is run lock system? - correct answer -Engine still runs without ignition key to maintain electrical charge. Engine would cut i it was stolen without keys in
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What is aqua planing? - correct answer -Where water builds up between front tyres and road surface often because of thin or worn tyre tred
How to steer - correct answer -Elbows slightly bent Pull push technique Ten to two position (Rotational steering in exceptional circumstances) Hold wheel lightly
What is red mist? - correct answer -When driving to an incident, one may pay too much attention to what is presented at scene and it can allow intrusive thoughts to influence your decision
Is a near side or offside junction betttwr for a u turn? - correct answer -Offisde (becwuse you only have one line of traffic to contend with when re entering main road)