The third edition of the Emergency Ambulance Response Driver’s Handbook is the essential resource for all professional drivers of ambulances. It provides drivers with a safe and effective basis for their driving practice as well as an understanding of how to minimise any risk to ambulance drivers, passengers and other road users.



The book is designed to serve as both an introductory resource for self-learning or alongside a training course as well as a text which can help to refresh and enhance your existing knowledge. Since the publication of the second edition in 2014, the book has been comprehensively reviewed by a team of healthcare professionals and brought up to date with the newest regulations and best practice advice. With an additional four chapters, this book forms a vital part of the training of any driver of emergency response vehicles.



The third edition of the Emergency Ambulance Response Driver’s Handbook includes:



 
 


New chapters on Driving Commentary, Re-Prioritisation of Calls, Navigation and Smart Motorways
Up-to-date chapters on Legal Exemptions and Non-Exemptions, Driver Responsibility, Vehicle Inspections and Safety Systems, Attending Incidents and Eco-Driving
Learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter
Up-to-date legislation and current guidance
New chapters on Driving Commentary, Re-prioritisation of Calls, Navigation and Smart Motorways
Full colour images to clarify driving advice and regulations
Knowledge recap questions at the end of each chapter


 



About the authorship



This handbook was initiated by the Driver Training Advisory Group (DTAG) and is endorsed by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE), who recommend that is used for ambulance driver instruction and education.



 



Contents





The Law in Relation to Ambulance Driving
Legal Exemptions and Non-Exemptions
Driver Characteristics and Responsibilities
Driving Commentary
Vehicle Daily Inspections and Pre-Driving Checks
Automatic Gearboxes
Vehicle Operating and Safety Systems
Audible and Visual Warnings
Lighting Regulations
Reversing and Manoeuvring
Re-prioritisation of Calls
Navigation
Attending Incidents
Smart Motorways
Eco-Driving