Roadcraft - The Police Driver's Handbook

by The Police Foundation

Roadcraft is the police handbook for driver training, used by all the emergency services and a key reference for civilian driving instructors. It's essential reading for any driver wanting to develop their driving ability and safety to a more advanced level.This new edition has been revised, updated and redesigned to include best practice in police driving and learning design. It's been guided by a working group of experienced instructors from the police and other emergency services, who have consulted widely with civilian and academic experts in driving safety.Roadcraft • how to recognise and manage the personal tendencies, states of mind, emotions and sources of stress that could put you at risk even before you get in your vehicle• comprehensive explanations and advice to raise your driving abilities to a new level• main learning points set out at the beginning of each chapter and reviewed at the end - helpful for individual learning or formal instruction• self-assessment questions throughout to help you review and improve your driving performance and safety• eco-driving tips to reduce your fuel consumption• lively full colour illustrations and diagrams to explain the key principles and techniques for better driving• new chapters on low-speed manoeuvring and emergency response driving

396 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 23, 2013

Reviews

[Mateo Deas · Rating 5 out of 5]

lowkey not worth adding to my list but given the fact I have had to read this book three times over for work it is unfortunately something I’ve actually read lately that has taken up my time for reading something I actually enjoy.

Anyway tbh not a bad read but idk why you’d read it unless you’re actually training as a response driver. Who knows. Not me.

[Roland O'Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

While obviously focused on the UK, it has many great explanations that are just as applicable, or at least easily adaptable for use, in the United States. Highly recommended for any driving enthusiast, new driver, or law enforcement officer.

[Raymond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Content good but the layout on Kindle isn't great

[Damion Saunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read for driving enthusiasts or those doing their advanced test

[Nicola Hartley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this as prep for my St John ambulance foundation driving. Should be compulsory reading for all road users.

[Dr Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent system to assess the road conditions and reduce your risks on the road.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very repetitive. Could be half its current length.

[Josh Wigley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the best I’ve read

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same premise as the last one…