CERAD EXAM 2 - Legal Exemptions Flashcards
1
Q
Checks prior to exercising an exemption (5)
A
- Is the Vehicle Suitable?
- Does the nature of the call justify the exemption being claimed
- Can I justifying using warning equipment
- What intrusion is it creating to local communities
- What is the public perception of the actions?
2
Q
What faults could render the vehicle unsuitable? (5)
A
- Fitting of audible warning instruments
- Reflective material on rear of vehcile
- Headlight flashing unit
- Flashing blue/red equipment
- Side reflective materials
3
Q
Road Traffic Law exemptions that apply when dealing with any catagory of patient? (9)
A
- Stopping on a clearway
- Parking within controlled Zig-Zag area of a ped crossing
- Parking on DW, DR or DY lines
- Leaving the engine running whilst vehicle is unattended
- Parking on the offside during hours of darkness
- Parking or driving on a cycle track
- Parking on a central reservation
- Parking at a designated bus stop
- Double parking or parking accross a dropped curb
4
Q
Exemptions while engaged on an emergency response (7)
A
- Exempt from Keep left or right sign
- Exceeding statuatory speed limit
- Red lights = Give ways, incl. light controled crossings and temp traffic signals
- Audible warning system at night between 2330-0700
- Entering a pedestrian precint
- Stop within a yellow box junction
- Motorway Regualtions
5
Q
What Motorway Rules are we exempt from? (6)
A
- Direction
- Driving on carriageway only
- Restriction of stopping
- Restriction on reversing
- Restriction on hard shoulder use
- Restriction on use of central reservation or verge
6
Q
When can we cross double whites? (8)
A
- When joining/leaving carriageway
- Pass a stationary vehicle
- Circumstances outside of driver control
- Avoid an accident
- Pass a cyclist at speed <10mph
- Pass a horse speed <10mph
- Pass HW maintenance with speed <10 mph and in use with a keep right sign
- Comply with constable in uniform
