Motorway manual

Whether you have recently passed your driving test, have not driven for some time or nervous, taking motorway training can be beneficial.

It covers planning the journey on the motorway, how to join , leave safely , maintaining safe speeds in all circumstances, taking effective observation, overtaking, lane discipline along with understanding signs, signals and road markings, correct procedure in the event of your car breaking down, how to handle crosswinds and debris, correct use of lights , dealing with fatigue and remaining courteous whilst driving.

We can provide motorway training to suit your individual needs and circumstances. Provisional Licence holders can only drive on the motorway with a fully qualified instructor and in a dual controlled car.

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Effective communication is paramount at this stage, along with considerations of potential safety issues. The initial assessment should consider the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles in the early and continuing management of the incident.

These principles have been developed between blue light responders and partner agencies. They identify the chain of command and responsibilities upon individual agencies to implement, review and effectively deal with incidents through the effective coordination and combination of their skills, assets and resources. Officers must conduct a dynamic risk assessment when attending incidents on roads. These assessments should consider:.

Advance warning of the scene is critical to the safety of those present, and takes precedence over all other action at the initial stage. It stands for:. Whenever possible, all incidents on motorways and dual carriageway roads should be approached from the rear when all lane running ALR is in effect, alternative approaches should be considered.

Where a critical or major incident occurs, special circumstances may apply and the control room will inform officers on how to approach the scene. The first officers at the scene are expected to put into place the immediate safety measures, control the incident and be responsible for the overall management of the scene until relieved by a more suitable incident control officer, if required.

Police officers should be trained to place signs and cones correctly. Officers should be aware that the effectiveness of rear-facing lighting on the police vehicle is reduced, as is their visibility of approaching traffic during fend-off and fend-in. On roads with a speed limit of more than 40 mph, the police vehicle should be positioned at a minimum of 50 metres to the rear of any carriageway hazard.

When providing advance warning of a scene, police vehicles should always remain unoccupied. The early notification to road users through a range of mediums, eg, social media should be considered. Where there are no matrixes or variable message signs VMS , staff should consider the benefits, practicalities and risks of placing warning signs on the central reservation. Before erecting equipment, a dynamic risk assessment should be undertaken.

It may be necessary to deploy a full rolling road closure on approach to the scene. When locating signs, the following minimum distances should be observed:. Whenever possible, signs should be placed to give a clear view of at least metres to the first sign. On single carriageway roads, warning signs should be placed on both approaches to the scene. After providing sufficient advance warning, the scene should be examined to determine whether further assistance is required.

Normally, the first officer at the scene acts as the communication link, and liaises with partner agencies to prevent duplicating requests. This assessment should be repeated at regular intervals when new information becomes available. An early check should be made to ensure that all casualties have been located. Consideration should be given to using other resources, eg, an air support unit or police search dog units to assist in the search for casualties or the deceased.

See investigating road deaths. Details of casualties should be obtained before they are removed from the scene where possible. If the injuries are considered life threatening or life changing, it may be necessary to deploy a continuity officer. The cooperation of all emergency services and other partners is required to maintain free passage to and from the scene, and to keep traffic moving at a safe speed.

In a multi-agency response that requires police attendance, coordination and scene management rests with the police. They must inform the other partners of any special road conditions at the scene at the earliest opportunity.

All services must share information relevant to the safety of personnel at the scene and the command of the incident. The police are responsible for securing evidence at the scene of an incident on the road. We manage the Highway Standards and associated guidance to be used in Wales. These associated guidance documents are divided into: procedure and advice guidance PAG street works guidance.

Procedure and advice guidance. Active Travel Act guidance. Street works guidance. Co-ordination of road and street works: code of practice. National approach for road and street works. First published 19 January Last updated 2 February