The aim
of this course is to develop the candidates driving skills to the
highest professional standards, in line with the Ambulance
Driving Manual, Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act. By the end
of the course, the candidate should be able to drive an ambulance
safely, smoothly, systematically and progressively under all road
and traffic conditions.
Candidates' performance is measured against
objectives designed to ensure that the required standard is reached
in certain key areas.
Continuous assessment is employed. There is no final "driving
test". Theoretical study areas are given, based on the three
publications detailed above and examinations will be taken during
the course to ensure that candidates develop a satisfactory knowledge
of the underpinning theory.
Four classroom based theory sessions will take place, but the
majority of the work is undertaken on the road ,in a variety of
ambulance types and MPVs.
Driving is an activity governed largely by habit and changing
habits can be a challenge. Candidates are asked to approach the
course with an open mind and to be prepared to accept constructive
criticism, in order to develop the required driving style.
The course is of two weeks duration and is residential at the
Scottish Ambulance College. Most lunches are bought and eaten at
a variety of locations, according to the driving route and activity
of each day.
It is recommended that candidates obtain a current issue of Highway
Code and study it, prior to attending this course. Ambulance Driving
Manual will be issued at the start of the course.
Candidates who wear spectacles or contact lenses for driving should
bring them. Candidates must bring their current full driving licence,
which should be valid for vehicle groups C1 and D1.
FAILURE
TO PRODUCE A DRIVING LICENCE, OR PRODUCTION OF A LICENCE NOT VALID
FOR GROUPS C1 AND D1, AT COURSE COMMENCEMENT WILL PREVENT THE CANDIDATE
FROM UNDERTAKING THE COURSE. ALL LICENCE DETAILS, SUCH AS ADDRESS
ETC. MUST BE ACCURATE .
- Highway Code, ISBN 0 11 551977, The Stationery Office.
- Ambulance
Driving Manual, Product no. 25N11
IHCD / Edexcel
32 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5DN
Ambulance Driving Manual Priority Study Areas
Chapter 4 |
Red mist |
Chapter 8 |
Define the system of car control
List the five stages
of the system
Define a hazard
List the three main groups of hazards
|
Chapter 9 |
Define observations
List the five factors in making driving
plans
|
Chapter 10 |
Define acceleration sense
List three situations resulting
from poor acceleration sense
|
Chapter 13 |
Steering. List the five key learning points to practise.
List
the two key points to avoid
|
Chapter 14 |
List the seven points of advice on reversing
|
Chapter 15 |
Describe the circumstances of skidding
List the four causes of skidding
|
Chapter 18 |
List the four principles of cornering
List the three safety
factors for cornering
|
Chapter 19 |
List the nine considerations prior to overtaking
|
Chapter 22 |
List the seven key safety points for driving at speed
|
HIGHWAY CODE STUDY AREAS
RULE NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
81 |
VISION |
83 |
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS |
85/86/87 |
SIGNALS |
90/91 |
FLASHING OF HEADLIGHTS |
92 |
USE OF THE HORN |
93/94/95 |
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS |
96 |
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS |
103 |
SPEED LIMITS |
105 |
STOPPING DISTANCES |
106/107/108/109/110 |
LINES AND LANES MARKINGS |
111 |
REFLECTIVE ROAD STUDS |
121 |
ONE WAY STREETS |
133 |
SINGLE TRACK ROADS |
135 |
MOVING OFF |
138/141 |
OVERTAKING |
150 |
BOX JUNCTIONS |
160/161/162 |
ROUNDABOUTS |
167/172/173 |
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS |
176/177/178/179 |
REVERSING |
188/189 |
CYCLISTS AND MOTORCYCLISTS |
190 |
ANIMALS |
201/211 |
LIGHTING |
210 |
FOG |
233/237/244/245/246/248/249 |
MOTORWAYS |
260/261 |
RTA LEGAL REQUIREMENTS |
265/266/272 |
LEVEL CROSSINGS |
PAGE 70 |
MEANINGS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS |
PAGE 71 |
MEANINGS, INDICATORS, BRAKE LIGHTS REVERSING LIGHTS |
PAGE 90 |
TYRES CUR 27 |
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