Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Acts that the ambulance driver and organisation follow under obligation to ensure maximum
safety of their road users Coperate man slaughter Act and Coperate homicide act 2007
Road safety act 2006
Elements the driver must check prior to excising exemption's Is the vehicle suitable ?
Does the nature of the call justify the exemption
Can you / can you not justify the use of warning equipment.
What intrusion is the emergency creating to local communities.
What is the public perception of the actions f the emergency driver.
The emergency vehicle is unsuitable if the following defects of emergency equipment are found
Fitting of audible warning instrument
Use of reflective material on the rear of vehicle
Use of headlight flashing units
Use of blue / red flashing equipment
Side reflective material
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Purpose of pre driving vehicle checks Safe for intended use
Roadworthy
Comply with road traffic law
Satisfy health and safety regulations
Sets a good example to other road users
Timings of VDIs Start of every shift
Switch to a different vehicle
What items are checked during a VDI Examination of exterior
Wheels and Tyres
Under bonnet checks
Lights and reflectors
All glass , wipers and washers
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
All audible warning equipment and exhaust
Ambulance specific equipment / supplies
Examination of exterior includes Normal positioning on the ground - not tilting and is not
lower at the front or rear.
Any fluids on ground underneath vehicle ( water, oil of hydronic fluid)
Unrecorded damage to body work
Body panels and components in alignment and attached securely
All doors open and close correctly and open freely to aid exit in an emergency
Fluorescent and reflective tapes are clean.
Wheel examination includes Wheel nuts tightened and secured , all security indicators are
aligned
Any scrapes or cracks
Correct tyre tread depth (3mm for ambulance)
Tyre pressure is correct
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Free from bulges, cuts and other damage
Valve caps present ?
Ensure there are no objects between twin wheels at the rear.
Under the bonnet checks ( while parked on a level surface !) Engine oil levels
Radiator coolant
Power steering hydraulic fluid
Break fluid
Screen wash levels
AdBlue
Security of fuel filler cap
Light and reflector checks ( working and clean) Headlights : dipped , Main beam , flash
and flashing.
Position lights (side lights) front and rear
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Acts that the ambulance driver and organisation follow under obligation to ensure maximum
safety of their road users Coperate man slaughter Act and Coperate homicide act 2007
Road safety act 2006
Elements the driver must check prior to excising exemption's Is the vehicle suitable ?
Does the nature of the call justify the exemption
Can you / can you not justify the use of warning equipment.
What intrusion is the emergency creating to local communities.
What is the public perception of the actions f the emergency driver.
The emergency vehicle is unsuitable if the following defects of emergency equipment are found
Fitting of audible warning instrument
Use of reflective material on the rear of vehicle
Use of headlight flashing units
Use of blue / red flashing equipment
Side reflective material
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Purpose of pre driving vehicle checks Safe for intended use
Roadworthy
Comply with road traffic law
Satisfy health and safety regulations
Sets a good example to other road users
Timings of VDIs Start of every shift
Switch to a different vehicle
What items are checked during a VDI Examination of exterior
Wheels and Tyres
Under bonnet checks
Lights and reflectors
All glass , wipers and washers
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
All audible warning equipment and exhaust
Ambulance specific equipment / supplies
Examination of exterior includes Normal positioning on the ground - not tilting and is not
lower at the front or rear.
Any fluids on ground underneath vehicle ( water, oil of hydronic fluid)
Unrecorded damage to body work
Body panels and components in alignment and attached securely
All doors open and close correctly and open freely to aid exit in an emergency
Fluorescent and reflective tapes are clean.
Wheel examination includes Wheel nuts tightened and secured , all security indicators are
aligned
Any scrapes or cracks
Correct tyre tread depth (3mm for ambulance)
Tyre pressure is correct
, Ambulance Driving Principles : Legislation,
Road Craft And The Highway Code
Assessment. Questions With Complete
Solutions
Free from bulges, cuts and other damage
Valve caps present ?
Ensure there are no objects between twin wheels at the rear.
Under the bonnet checks ( while parked on a level surface !) Engine oil levels
Radiator coolant
Power steering hydraulic fluid
Break fluid
Screen wash levels
AdBlue
Security of fuel filler cap
Light and reflector checks ( working and clean) Headlights : dipped , Main beam , flash
and flashing.
Position lights (side lights) front and rear
