Latest handbooks set ‘gold standard’ in police driver and rider training
New editions of the police handbooks for driver and motorcycle rider training are now available with updated content and practical guidance.
Roadcraft: The Police Driver’s Handbook and Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbook are a key reference for advanced driving and riding instructors, as well as advanced driving and riding courses.
Guided by a working group of experienced instructors, Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft are essential training tools for police officers and other emergency services preparing for the demands of operational driving and riding.
Released by TSO, the official publisher for the Police Foundation, both titles are also available as e-learning courses that combine the benefits of the handbooks with knowledge checks and an e-certificate of completion.
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods, National Police Chiefs’ Council lead police driving said “The skills and standards of police drivers are extensively used and tested daily, demonstrating the value of quality training. I am confident that the experience and qualifications of our trainers using the curriculum supplied by the College of Policing, and supported by Roadcraft, will continue to enable police officers and emergency response drivers to meet the challenges they face.”
New to these editions are the latest advanced driver- and rider-assistance systems chapters (ADAS/ARAS) – describing common assistance features and explore how technology can support safer driving and riding.
Key features include:
Updated content – includes new sections on ADAS/ARAS technology, electric transmission and information from cross views.
Practical guidance – learn how reflective practice helps you improve your driving and riding skills with step-by-step advice.
Illustrated for clarity – packed with detailed diagrams that demonstrate key concepts including observation links, overtaking, positioning and limit points.
Key benefits include:
Become a safer driver and rider – learn how to manage operational stress and time pressure in demanding situations.
Trusted by the best – provides theoretical and practical advice designed to prepare emergency responders for the demands of operational driving and riding.
Gold standard in police driver and rider training – incorporates the most up-to-date, evidence-based best practice.
‘Roadcraft’ is also available as an app via the Apple App Store and Google Play, making it easy to access learning on the go.