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There are no questions that there is a need for armored police vehicles, but we suggest caution when reading or listening to the marketing claims concerning the vehicles capability to stop rounds.
Last month Government Fleet Magazine interviewed two manufacturers of armored doors and side windows for police vehicles.
Vehicle Dynamics are two words that you tend to often see on websites and social media platforms dealing with driver training. It is my opinion that many providers take liberty with the definition of Vehicle Dynamics. This is not a criticism, but an observation.
Next Media is the company that created these animations. Their YouTube channel occasionally has animated vehicle ambushes. We recommend you subscribe to their channel. You can search their channel for other law enforcement related animations that can be used as training tools. Assassination Ambush’: St. Louis officer was targeted Gunman opens fire on patrol vehicle, […]
Passing the vehicle in front of you is one of those things we often do but don’t give much thought. On an urban road, that slow driver in front of you may be problematic – BUT – once the decision has been made to pass a vehicle in an urban environment, realize and remember that […]
Understeer and Oversteer are terms used to explain vehicle characteristics, and they are important signals transmitted to you by the vehicle, it is how the vehicle communicates to you. It is the vehicles way of telling you what you should do next. In a nutshell, understeer and oversteer are the interrelationships of the front and rear ends of the car.
