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Emergency Maneuver vs. Cornering

Saturday, May 21, 2022 By Tony Scotti Leave a Comment

Emergency Maneuver vs. Cornering

Many training programs teach an exercise called Lines and Apexes. The goal of the exercise is to train the student to maximize their speed through a corner; from a vehicle dynamics viewpoint, that is a different skill set than operating a vehicle in a sudden emergency scenario.

Filed Under: Basic Vehicle Dynamics, News

The Effect of ESC on the PIT Maneuver – Plus Legal Considerations

Friday, May 14, 2021 By Tony Scotti Leave a Comment

Effects of ESC on the PIT maneuver

The Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver is frequently used as a training tool in both police and protective driver training programs. With the advent of ESC and a Supreme Court decision concerning the PIT maneuvers. The International Security Driver Association (ISDA) has curated articles that can be of value to the EVOC and private trainers.

Filed Under: Basic Vehicle Dynamics Tagged With: electronic stability control, Pit maneuver

Adding Armor to Patrol Vehicles – Use Caution

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 By Tony Scotti Leave a Comment

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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.

Filed Under: Vehicles Tagged With: armoring police vehicles, armoring small vehicles, armoring SUVs

Defining Vehicle Dynamics

Friday, October 20, 2017 By Tony Scotti Leave a Comment

Vehicle Dynamics

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.

Filed Under: Basic Vehicle Dynamics

Police Vehicle Ambush – Animations

Sunday, July 2, 2017 By Tony Scotti Leave a Comment

 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, […]

Filed Under: News

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