Emergency Ambulance Response Driver's Handbook PDF

Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook Nothing the driver does could be classed as being dangerous or careless. The driver and the organisation are obliged, under the **Corporate** What intrusion is this emergency creating to local communities? **[The vehicle] itself** **[Legal exe]m[p...

Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook Nothing the driver does could be classed as being dangerous or careless. The driver and the organisation are obliged, under the **Corporate** What intrusion is this emergency creating to local communities? **[The vehicle] itself** **[Legal exe]m[p]tions** **Stopping on a \'clearway\'** *Part* **1** of *Schedule* **19,Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002** Consider use of hazard warning lights. Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook **Parking within the controlled (zig-zag) area of a pedestrian crossing** *Regulation* 27(3)(c), **Traffic Signs and General Directions 2002** Consider this to be a last resort- contemplate alternative options. Do not park across the crossing itself (the pedestrian crossing point). Consider positioning your vehicle on the exit side of the crossing. Consider requesting the assistance of police for traffic control. Consider use of hazard warning lights.  *Figure* 2.2 Parking within the zig-zag area of a pedestrian crossing. **Parking within areas controlled by** double white,red or yellow lines *Schedule* *7 Part* 6 *Paragraph 4(d),* Traffic Sign and General Directions 2016 Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider danger when boarding a patient on a stretcher. Keep time parked to a minimum. Consider use of hazard warning lights. Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook **Leaving the engine running while the vehicle is unattended** *Regulation* 107(2)(a), **Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider vehicle security -is it fitted with a \'run-lock\' facility? Could the vehicle\'s engine overheat? Could engine fumes present issues? Could engine noise create issues to residents? **Parking on the offside during the hours of darkness** *Regulation* 101(2)(a), **Road Vehicles (Construction and Use)Regulations 1986** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Leave position (sidelights) illuminated, but turn off vehicle\'s headlights. Consider use of hazard warning lights. Note the danger of using offside vehicle lockers and sde door. Remember the side step may intrude into path of vehicles.  **Parking or driving on a cycle track** Section 21(2)(a), **Road Traffic Act 1988** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider possible obstructions to cyclists and pedestrians. Consider use of hazard warning lights. Be aware that high kerbs may create a large degree of tilt.  Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook **Parking on a central reservation** Section 19(2), **Road Traffic Act 1988 (Heavy goods vehicles)** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider possible obstructions to pedestrians. Consider the close proximity of high-speed traffic. There could be possible damage to the vehicle\'s tyres or suspension. Consider use of hazard warning lights. Be aware that high verges may create a large degree of tilt. Note the danger of using offside vehicle lockers and side door. Remember the side step may intrude into path of vehicles.  Logal Exemptions **Parking at a designated bus stop** *Schedule* *19, Part* 1(4)(a), **Traffic Signs** Regulations and Goneral **Directions 2002** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider possible obstructions to pedestrians. Consider use of hazard warning lights. Figure 2.7 Parking at a designated bus stop. Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook **Double parking or parking across a dropped kerb** Section 85(3), **Traffic Management Act 2004** Always ensure that you have the correct PPE when exiting the vehicle. Consider possible obstruction to traffic tryinng to enter/exit premises. Could an ambulance or fire engine pass? Consider use of hazard warning lights. Consider leaving a contact number on the windscreen if possible.  Figure 2.8 Double parking or parking on a dropped kerb.  Legal Exemptions **I Exemptions while engaged on an emergency response** **Travelling on the incorrect side of a \'keep** left\' or\'keep right\' **sign** *Regulation* *15(2),* **Traffic Signs Regulations** and General Directions **2002** These signs are normally accompanied by bollards and central refuges. Be aware of pedestrians using these areas. Speed should be reduced. Pedestrians may be looking the wrong way for your direction of travel. **Exceeding statutory speed limits** *Section* 87(1)(1),Road **Traffic Regulation Act 1984** Danger of \'red mist\' affecting the driver. Speed should be related to available space and presence of hazards. Speed of approach must give other road users time to react. Speed must be appropriate to theprevailing road and weather conditions. You must be aware of your own and the vehicle\'s limitations.  Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook Are all other road users aware of the presence of the emergency vehicle? Use early vehicle positioning to indicate your intended route. Use all warning equipment. Keep scanning left and right as you cross through the junction. Regulation 99(1)(5) and 37(5), **Road Vehicles (Construction and Use)** **Regulations 1986** Consider use of other audible devices Use must be relative to the presence of other road users Non-use of audible warning equipment must be justifiable. **Entering a pedestrian precinct** *Local by-laws* You must conform to recognised traffic flows. Give pedestrians precedence. Be aware of delivery vehicles and their drivers. Remember vehicle security is easily compromised in busy areas. Sirens may be unsuitable due to close proximity of pedestrians. **Stop within a yellow box junction** *Part* **2** of *Schedule* **19, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002** Figure 2.9 Stop within the confines of a yellow box junction. **Motorway regulations** Section 16(1)(d), **Motorway Traffic (England and Wales) Regulations** 1982 Direction of driving Drive on the carriageway only Restriction of stopping Restriction on reversing Restriction of use of hard shoulder Restriction on use of central reservation or verge. There are several ways in which motorway driving differs to that of other roads. Be aware of higher speeds involved. Sirens are unlikely to be as effective. There are fast road policies to be complied with. Use of PPE is essential. Be aware of higher vulnerability,especially when stationary. Understand how new \'smart\' motorways work. **Motorway signs** **Do not proceed any further in this lane**  *Figure* 2.10 Motorway signs. **Leave motorway at next exit** *Figure* 2.11 Motorway signs. Be alert as to the location of the actual incident Be aware of other emergency vehicles attending the same incident **Important note** In order to pass a stationary vehicle Owing to circumstances outside the control of the driver In order to avoid an accident Emergency Ambulance Response Driver\'s Handbook In order to pass a pedal cycle moving at a speed not exceeding 10 mph [ ]