This book gives all machin­ists and drivers of emer­gency vehi­cles prac­ti­cal tips for moving vehi­cles on roads and paved paths as well as off-road. It intro­duces the legal prin­ci­ples and special features of emer­gency drives, explains impor­tant terms and gives advice on how to handle vehi­cles safely in the event of an emer­gency under stress­ful condi­tions. In a second part, machin­ists and drivers of off-road vehi­cles receive valu­able tips and advice for driving on unpaved roads and in open terrain. Numer­ous illus­tra­tions and mnemon­ics illus­trate the content.