UK Ambulance Services Emergency Response Driver Handbook 2nd Ed

The text has been comprehensively reviewed by experts from many branches of the ambulance service across the UK, and their comments have been addressed by the book’sauthors, the Driver Training Advisory Group (DTAG).

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The Second Edition of this important book on emergency driving in the ambulance service

has been completely revised and updated since the First Edition, published in 2012.



The text has been comprehensively reviewed by experts from many branches of the

ambulance service across the UK, and their comments have been addressed by the book’s

authors, the Driver Training Advisory Group (DTAG).



This expanded Second Edition includes many important features to facilitate understanding:






    learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
    points to remember boxes within the text
    references to the literature and relevant legislation
    end-of-chapter knowledge-recap questions
    a comprehensive index.






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.

Cover photograph courtesy of London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
 
The digital edition is now available for download onto iOS (iPad, iPod, iPhone) and Android devices. Digital versions may be downloaded on upto three devices that are owned by the purchaser.Digital editions of the book are non-refundable once purchased.



Contents:



    The Law in Relation to Ambulance Driving

    Legal Exemptions and Non-Exemptions

    Driver Characteristics and Responsibilities

    Vehicle Daily Inspections and Pre-Driving Checks

    Automatic Gearboxes

    Vehicle Operating and Safety Systems

    Audible and Visual Warnings

    Lighting Regulations

    Reversing and Manoeuvring

    Attending Incidents

    Eco-Driving

    Appendices, Glossary, Legislation, Index