CPC Emergency & Breakdown Procedures 2

Question 1

The low air pressure warning light illuminates on an air-braked vehicle whilst driving. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and do not continue until repaired

Answer

Continue cautiously to the nearest service station

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Reduce speed to 30 mph and complete the journey

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Pump the brake pedal repeatedly to rebuild pressure

Question 2

A fuel spillage occurs from your vehicle on a public road. What is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Warn other road users and contact the emergency services

Answer

Attempt to collect the spilled fuel

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Mop up the spillage with absorbent materials from your kit

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Drive away from the spillage area to a safe location

Question 3

When is it permitted to use hazard warning lights whilst the vehicle is moving?

Accepted Answer

On a motorway to warn drivers behind of a sudden obstruction or queue ahead

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Whenever driving in heavy rain

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When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle on a dual carriageway

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Whenever travelling below 30 mph in traffic

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Emergency Stop Signal system fitted to some vehicles?

Accepted Answer

To warn traffic behind of rapid deceleration

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To alert the DVSA that a vehicle defect has been detected

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To automatically contact the emergency services during a collision

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To warn pedestrians of an approaching vehicle in an emergency

Question 5

The steering on your vehicle suddenly becomes very heavy whilst driving. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Power steering failure

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The vehicle is overloaded beyond its GVW

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A change in road surface grip

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A wheel bearing has collapsed

Question 6

You are first at the scene of an accident where a driver is seriously injured. What is your MOST important first action?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 and make the scene as safe as possible

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Call your employer to report the incident

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Photograph the scene before anything is moved

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Exchange insurance details with those involved

Question 7

What should a driver do if they suspect the vehicle's brakes are starting to fade on a long downhill descent?

Accepted Answer

Select a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce reliance on the service brakes

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Apply the brakes harder to compensate for the reduced efficiency

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Switch to the retarder only and ignore the service brakes

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Increase speed to reduce the descent time