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

Critically low air pressure means the brakes could fail completely; the vehicle must be stopped immediately and not moved until repaired.

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

Fuel spillages create immediate fire and slip hazards; alerting other road users and calling the emergency services must happen first.

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

Answer

Hazard warning lights may be used briefly on a motorway or dual carriageway to warn following drivers of a sudden danger or slow-moving queue ahead.

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

Answer

Emergency Stop Signal systems automatically flash brake lights at a higher frequency to warn following traffic of sudden, hard braking.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Power steering failure

Answer

Sudden heavy steering is a classic symptom of power steering failure, requiring significantly more physical effort to control the vehicle.

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