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Which of the following actions is NOT exempt for ambulance drivers under routine exemptions?

Stopping within a yellow box junction (correct)

Parking within the controlled area of a pedestrian crossing

Parking on a verge / footway / central reservation

Parking within areas controlled by double white lines

Which of the following does NOT represent an emergency exemption for ambulance drivers?

Exceeding statutory speed limits

Parking on the offside of the road during the hours of darkness (correct)

Rightful use of a bus lane during its hours of operation

Treating a red traffic light as a give way

Which of the following is an action ambulance drivers can take during emergency situations?

Driving on a cycle track at reduced speed

Using audible warnings at night between 23:30 and 07:00 (correct)

Parking at a designated bus stop freely

Stopping on a clearway without consequences

Ambulance drivers are exempt from which of the following highway regulations during an emergency?

Travelling on the incorrect side of a keep left sign Signup and view all the answers

Which exemption allows ambulance drivers to ignore certain parking regulations?

Parking within a controlled (zig zag) area near a pedestrian crossing Signup and view all the answers

What is the obligation of the driver and the organization in relation to driving practices?

To ensure that nothing they do could be classed as dangerous or careless. Signup and view all the answers

What intrusion does the emergency vehicle create to local communities?

The vehicle itself Signup and view all the answers

Parking within the controlled (zig-zag) area of a pedestrian crossing is allowed.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when leaving the engine running while the vehicle is unattended?

Vehicle security, engine overheating, engine fumes, and noise problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when parking in areas controlled by double white, red or yellow lines?

Never park in these areas Signup and view all the answers

Always ensure that you have the correct _____ when exiting the vehicle.

PPE Signup and view all the answers

Exceeding statutory speed limits is allowed when responding to an emergency.

True Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to alert other road users of an emergency vehicle's presence?

Use warning equipment Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when entering a pedestrian precinct?

Conform to recognized traffic flows and give precedence to pedestrians. Signup and view all the answers

Motorway driving has several regulations, including restriction on _____ and use of the hard shoulder.

stopping Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Routine Exemptions Available to Ambulance Drivers

Ambulance drivers are exempt from parking restrictions, including those within controlled areas marked by zig-zag lines, double white, red or yellow lines, as well as parking on the offside of the road during darkness.
They can park or drive on cycle tracks, verges, footways, central reservations, and at designated bus stops.
Leaving the engine running while the vehicle is unattended is also exempt.
Ambulance drivers are exempt from stopping on clearways, double parking, and parking across dropped kerbs.

Emergency Exemptions

Ambulance drivers are exempt from treating a red traffic light as a give way.
They have the right to use bus lanes during their operational hours.
The use of audible warnings at night, between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00, are also exempt.
Ambulance drivers are exempt from stopping within a yellow box junction.
They can travel on the incorrect side of a keep left / keep right sign.
Ambulance drivers are exempt from motorway regulations, exceeding statutory speed limits, and entering pedestrian precincts.

Parking Restrictions

Parking on a clearway: Prohibited by Schedule 19, Part 1 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
Parking within the zig-zag area of a pedestrian crossing: Prohibited by Regulation 27(3)(c) of Traffic Signs and General Directions 2002.
Parking within areas controlled by double white, red, or yellow lines: Prohibited by Schedule 7, Part 6, Paragraph 4(d) of Traffic Sign and General Directions 2016.
Parking on the offside during the hours of darkness: Prohibited by Regulation 101(2)(a) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
Parking or driving on a cycle track: Prohibited by Section 21(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Parking on a central reservation: Prohibited by Section 19(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Heavy goods vehicles).
Parking at a designated bus stop: Prohibited by Schedule 19, Part 1(4)(a) of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
Double parking or parking across a dropped kerb: Prohibited by Section 85(3) of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

Legal Exemptions for Emergency Response

Travelling on the incorrect side of a ‘keep left’ or ‘keep right’ sign: Allowed by Regulation 15(2) of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
Exceeding statutory speed limits: Allowed by Section 87(1)(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Using audible warning equipment: Allowed by Regulation 99(1)(5) and 37(5) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
Entering a pedestrian precinct: Permitted under local by-laws, but requires adherence to recognized traffic flow.
Stop within a yellow box junction: Allowed by Part 2 of Schedule 19, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.

Motorway Regulations

Driving on Motorways: Subject to specific regulations outlined in Section 16(1)(d) of the Motorway Traffic (England and Wales) Regulations 1982.
Driving on the carriageway only, restricting stopping, reversing and using the hard shoulder and central reservation: These are all specific regulations enforced on motorways.

Motorway Signs

Do not proceed any further in this lane
Leave motorway at next exit
Signs for emergency service vehicles to pass stationary vehicles or cyclists:
- These signs allow for emergency service vehicles to pass stationary vehicles (due to circumstances outside the driver's control) or cyclists (traveling under 10 mph)
Signs for emergency services to pass stationary vehicles to avoid an accident or to avoid an accident:
- These signs allow for emergency service vehicles to pass stationary vehicles.

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This quiz covers the specific routine and emergency exemptions available to ambulance drivers when operating their vehicles. It includes details on parking, traffic signals, and road usage that distinguish their rights during emergency situations. Test your knowledge on the rules that apply to ambulance drivers and their unique status on the road.