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What is the recommended minimum break time after every two hours of driving?

10 minutes

15 minutes (correct)

20 minutes

5 minutes

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential influence on poor driving standards?

Vehicle malfunction (correct)

Operational pressures

Medical conditions

Fatigue

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of emergency drivers based on their primary motivations?

Professional career (correct)

Personal reward

Desire for adventure

Helping the public

Which stress coping strategy involves actively attempting to change the external environment?

Task-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

According to the handbook, which coping strategy is considered dangerous in the context of driving?

Avoidance coping Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is confrontational behaviour most likely to arise?

Driving through heavy traffic during an emergency response Signup and view all the answers

What does SMIDSY stand for in the context of motorcycle collisions?

"Sorry, mate. I didn't see you." Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a human factor risk for emergency services drivers?

Poor eyesight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a practical step to combat stress in the Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook?

Listen to calming music Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point emphasized about the 'noble cause' risk-taking in the Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook?

It should never be used to justify risky driving. Signup and view all the answers

What colloquial term describes the mental state where drivers become fixated on a specific goal?

Tunnel vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym for the checklist that assesses a driver's fitness to drive as mentioned in the Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook?

POWDER Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the recommended technique for smoother braking according to the Emergency Ambulance Response Driver's Handbook?

Gently take up the free play in the brake pedal. Signup and view all the answers

Which seat location is considered to be MORE susceptible to vibrations when loading patients?

A seat directly above a wheel arch Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinician's role in ensuring a comfortable journey for the patient during transport?

Communicating with the driver about the nature of the drive required Signup and view all the answers

During what time of day should drivers be particularly aware of bright sun according to the Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook?

When the sun is low in the sky Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when encountering debris on the motorway?

Scan the road surface regularly and be prepared to adjust position. Signup and view all the answers

What type of signage should drivers be aware of when approaching roadworks on the motorway?

Matrix signs and signals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Ambulance Response Driving: Physiological and Psychological Factors

Highway Code: recommends a minimum 15-minute break after every two hours of driving.
Emergency Ambulance Response Driver's Handbook:
- Poor driving standards can be influenced by fatigue, operational pressures, vehicle malfunction, and medical conditions.
- Emergency driver motivations:
  - Some drivers are motivated by personal reward.
  - Some by helping the public.
  - Some by professional career.
  - NOT by a desire for adventure.
- Stress coping strategies:
  - Task-focused coping: actively changing the external environment.
  - Avoidance coping: considered dangerous when driving.
  - Confrontational behaviour: most likely in heavy traffic during an emergency response.
SMIDSY: stands for "Sorry, mate, I didn't see you".
Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook:
- Human factor risks for emergency services drivers:
  - Distraction due to multi-tasking.
  - Driving stress.
  - Operational stressors.
  - NOT poor eyesight.
- Primary task for emergency services drivers: Driving safely.
- Steps to combat stress:
  - Adjust seat and steering wheel for comfort.
  - Maintain a calm and professional approach.
  - Use well-learned driving techniques.
  - NOT Listen to calming music.
- Noble cause risk-taking: NEVER justified to explain risky driving.
- "Tunnel vision": describes the state of mind where drivers become fixated on a goal and lose sight of other hazards.
- "I AM SAFE" checklist: used to assess a driver's fitness to drive.
Emergency Ambulance Response Driver's Handbook:
- Smoother braking technique: starts by gently taking up the free play in the brake pedal.
- Seat position for maximum comfort: seats above a wheel arch are more susceptible to vibrations.
- Clinician's role in ensuring a comfortable journey: Communicating with the driver about the nature of the drive required.
Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook:
- Be aware of bright sun, especially when the sun is low in the sky.
- When encountering debris on the motorway: scan the road surface regularly and be prepared to adjust position.
- Roadworks signage: Matrix signs and signals.
- Additional hazards on fast-moving multi-lane carriageways compared to motorways:
  - Slow-moving traffic.
  - Traffic lights.
  - Roundabouts.
  - NOT Service stations.

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Explore the physiological and psychological factors that affect emergency ambulance drivers. This quiz covers topics such as fatigue management, stress coping strategies, and driving motivations. Test your understanding of the Highway Code recommendations related to driving breaks and standards.