Overview:
This course at the ALS Training Centre Stafford, will develop driving skills to the highest professional standards, in line with the Ambulance Driving Manual, Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act. By the end of the course, the student should be able to drive an ambulance safely, smoothly, systematically and progressively under all road and traffic conditions. D1 is part of the PTS and Technician training, and consists of theoretical knowledge of the Highway Code, Road Traffic Law, and the Ambulance Driving Manual. The largest part of the course is dedicated to the improvement of basic driving skills. D2 is specifically designed for aspects of driving common to both non-emergency and emergency situations. Together with the Ambulance Technician programme, leads to the IHCD Ambulance Technician Award.

Entry requirements:
All applicants must hold a current UK driving licence, which ideally should include DVLA categories C1 and D1.

Course includes:
Observation skills, braking, steering, gear changing, basic implementation of the road craft system of driving, overtaking, corners and bends, reversing and manoeuvring, hazard awareness, motorway driving, night driving, skid avoidance, the ability to assess the need for an emergency response, the ability to drive the vehicle safely to emergencies, the ability to demonstrate the correct attitude when responding to emergencies.