Commmunity Speedwatch Questions
Please think about the questions below and jot them down before clicking to reveal the answer.
Question 1
True or False: Community Speed Watch is a community based, educational road safety scheme?
Yes, that's true!
Question 2
What is the first step to setting up a scheme? (pick one from the below)
- Just set on up, nothing else is required?
- Speak with the Fire service?
- Contact Town and Parish Council/Area Board?
Contact Town and Parish Council/Area Board
Question 3
In what speed limits can a scheme be set up in? (Select all that apply)
- 20mph?
- 30mph?
- 40mph?
- 50mph?
- 60mph?
Community Speedwatch Schemes can be set up in 20mph, 30mph and 40mph zones
Question 4
Can a Community Speed Watch scheme be set up on a Dual Carriageway?
- Yes or no?
No, a Community Speedwatch Scheme cannot be set up on a Dual Carriageway
Question 5
What is the minimum distance required for a clear view of approaching vehicles?
- 20 metres
- 60 metres
- 100 metres
- 120 metres
- 160 metres?
The minimum distance required for a clear view of approaching vehicles is 60 metres
Question 6
What do volunteers need to do before they assist at the roadside? (select all that apply)
- Watch the Community Speed Watch training video
- Successfully score 100% on this knowledge check
- Receive the required roadside training by an authorised trainer
- Wear the required safety clothing correctly
- Read the risk assessment and operate only at their approved site(s)?
Volunteers need to do all five before they can assist at the roadside!
Question 7
Tick the correct statements
- Activity must not obstruct public footpaths or cycle lanes.
- Activity must interrupt public footpaths or cycle lanes
- Junctions and drivers visibility must not be hindered
- Junctions and drivers visibility must be hindered
Activity must not obstruct public footpaths or cycle lanes.
and
Junctions and drivers visibility must not be hindered
Question 8
What is the minimum number of volunteers required to operate a scheme?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Six
- or Eight?
The minimum number of vounteers required to operate a scheme is two
Question 9
Select which safety garment MUST be worn when operating as a Community Speed Watch volunteer?
- Boots
- Short-sleeved yellow jacket
- Long-sleeved orange jacket?
Community Speed Watch volunteers must wear a short-sleeved yellow jacket
Question 10
Can signs be used to assist with warning drivers they are in a Community Speed Watch area?
- No
- Yes, your Community Speedwatch organiser will organise this
Your Community Speed Watch Co-ordinator will organise this
Question 11
Community Speed Watch must not operate in:
- The dark
- Heavy rain
- Snow
- Icy conditions
The answer is all four. Community Speed Watch must not operate in the dark, heavy rain, snow or icy conditions.
Question 12
What order do the below process need to be undertaken?
- A letter is sent to the owner of the recorded vehicle
- Recorded details are forward to the Police
- Details of speeding vehicles are recorded
The order is:
- Details of speeding vehicles are recorded
- Recorded details are forward to the Police
- A letter is sent to the owner of the recorded vehicle
Question 13
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
"The BLANK can assist at problem locations"
- Safety Camera Unit
- Community Policing Team
The Community Policing Team can assist at problem locations