Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits0.4PrerequisiteAJ 270B AND a California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued from an accredited regional police academy or equivalent as determined by the division Dean or their appointee. These skills and knowledge base are listed in Entrance Skill of this course. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to beginning this course students must already be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate, all of the skills listed below. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced student training that builds upon them. These minimum skill levels are: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License; knowledge of, and familiarity with sustained physical performance demands and stress on law enforcement officers under emergency driving situations; knowledge of, and familiarity with, California Vehicle codes used in law enforcement emergency and pursuit driving, knowledge of effective radio communication used in law enforcement pursuit driving; knowledge of, and experience driving a law enforcement emergency vehicle; Knowledge and familiarity with, case law pertinent to law enforcement emergency driving; ability to perform CPR and First Aid techniques Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to meet POST requirements for Driver Awareness Instructor Training. Students will learn all facets of emergency vehicle operation relating to vehicle placement, skidpan, emergency steering and braking. Students will participate in driving slow speed exercises and learn how it relates to law enforcement driving. Adult Learning Concept information and how it is used in the classroom will be included. Successful completion of this course will require students to demonstrate a working knowledge of all the above skills by successfully driving each exercise and then teaching back what they have learned to students and instructors. 