How to Drive Like a Cop

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

Zambini — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:46:11 GMT

First, I will qualify this by saying that I've met some cops who shouldn't be driving at all!

That said, these are all good tips! I especially like the back in and right foot only. Those are two that we teach our children (who don't learn from driver's ed classes, thanks to mom and dad having learned from them and realizing what a danger they can be - misinformation, much like allopathic med.).

We all back into parking spaces, or in large lots find pull through ones, since backing in a large lot can also be hazardous with oncoming traffic not paying attention the fact you are backing.

Right foot only is a great idea too. If you are a panic type, it makes perfect sense. If the right is trained to head for the break, it can't be pushing on the accelerator in panic!

Our GM vehicles also auto dim dashlights at night for safety, and auto lock doors when you pull into gear. Nice little additions that I'm sure other makers have, and have saved me two steps when driving.

Thanks for sharing the list. We are now teaching a son to drive. I'm going to bookmark it for "class time" discussion.

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

mmc88121 — Wed, 30 May 2007 21:01:59 GMT

White line to the right, not out where I live. We are lucky to have 2 lanes out here. Also, there are no street lights either, so when the sun goes down the only light is moonlight or starlight, if you have any.

Mary

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

Bridestein — Wed, 30 May 2007 19:58:36 GMT

Safety be damned; around here you'll get labeled as stuck up if you aren't driving with one hand at 12 o'clock so as to facilitate waving at every oncoming acquaintance. This includes a 90 mile stretch of the interstate.
I don't even lock my car when it's parked in town, let alone when I'm driving. Most people just leave their keys in the ignition so they know where to find them.
But I will keep my windows down. (or up) ^_^

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

Phantom O Banjo — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:24:17 GMT

I drive like the cops all the time got my doughnut in one hand cup of joe in the other and cell phone. Of course phone is on headset EMF safe don't want to be unprotected while driving. :)-

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

Russ Bianchi — Wed, 30 May 2007 16:11:37 GMT

Reading this posted title, my mind wandered to Jake & Elwood, in the original 'Blues Brothers' movie, as John Belushi is picked up from Joilet State Prison by Dan Ackroid, in an old state trooper vehicle, and proceeds to 'convince' Belushi, of the vechile's merits....

;-)

Uncle Russ

re: How to Drive Like a Cop

A.M.E. — Wed, 30 May 2007 15:43:58 GMT

My local police station runs citizens patrol classes once a year. These are really cool as they tell you tons of information that you never really knew. Why cops do what they do and why they don't do what you think they should. One point that I thought was really interesting is that if you are pulled over, do not get your license or ins. card until the officer asks for it. Keep your hands on the wheel and in view at all times...if they can't see your hands they will usually assume that you are hiding a weapon or reaching for one. It's better to be safe than sorry. Oh, and carry your ins in your wallet or purse and write your license plate # on it(if your car is stolen you will have the vin & plate# with you already).