Chapter 1

Question 1

What are the qualities of a safe and competent driver? (7 Points)

Answer 1

1) Critical and honest self-awareness - understanding your personal characteristics, attitudes and behaviour.

2) Taking Action to minimise identified risks.

3) Awareness of your own, the vehicle and roads’ limitations.

4) Awareness of risks in particular road and traffic situations.

5) Concentration and good observation.

6) Continuously matching the vehicles direction and speed to the changing conditions.

7) Skilful use of the vehicle controls.

Question 2

What are the three core competencies for police drivers?

Answer 2

1) The knowledge and skills to drive safely.

2) An understanding of factors that increase your risk of collision.

3) The ability to accurately assess your driving behaviour.

Question 3

What are the four levels of the driving task?

Answer 3

1) Human Factors that affect your driving.

2) The purpose and context of your journey.

3) Traffic Situations.

4) Vehicle and Vehicle Control.

Question 4

What are the six human factor risks for emergency service drivers?

Answer 4

1) Distraction - Multi-tasking and in-vehicle technology.

2) Driving Stressors.

3) Operational Stressors.

4) Time Pressure and the Purpose of the Journey.

5) Noble-Cause Risk Taking.

6) Red Mist.