Chapter 1 - Becoming a better driver

Question 1

Explain the competence required for police driving

Answer 1

• the knowledge and skills to drive safe
• an understanding of factors that increase your risk of a collision
• the ability to accurately assess your driving behaviour.

Question 2

Identify the human factors that may increase your vulnerability as a driver

Answer 2

• distraction due to multi-tasking
• driving stress
• operational stressors
• time pressure and the purpose of the journey
• ‘noble cause’ risk-taking
• ‘red mist’

Question 3

Explain the Goals for Driver Education and how these can help you manage risk and assess your own driving

Answer 3

• Human factors
• The journey
• The traffic
• The vehicle

Potential risks, possible self-assessment questions

Question 4

Show that you give priority to safety at all times.

Answer 4

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Question 5

Show that you can recognise and manage the human factors that may affect your decision-making and driving performance.

Answer 5

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Question 6

Show that you can honestly and critically assess your own driving behaviour to achieve continuous improvements.

Answer 6

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