The handbook has been written by the staff who developed the most recent national driver training standards and who have years of experience in ambulance driver training. It provides a summary of the standards and practices expected of a driver of an ambulance service vehicle, for both emergency and non-emergency use. During ambulance driver training this handbook is combined with practical instruction delivered by expert trainers. The handbook is designed so that it can be used for self-study, either before or during a course, and for ready reference afterwards in order to maintain skill levels.