Emergency response drivers and riders

Emergency response drivers and riders are highly trained drivers and riders for

  • ambulances and paramedic services
  • blood and organ transfer services
  • fire and rescue services
  • police vehicles
  • armed services
  • VIP protection.

Emergency response driving and riding require outstanding driving skills to allow you to handle a vehicle safely in difficult situations and at high speed.

Before taking emergency response training, you can develop your driving skills using a course offered by organisations such as IAM RoadSmart or RoSPA.

Our guide to Better Driving can help you too.

You can also use the Roadcraft books to help you study and improve your skills.

Roadcraft: the police driver's handbook

Used by all the emergency services, Roadcraft is a key resource for trainee responders.

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