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Patrol Vehicle Operation (Part 2)

Ephemeral film · 11 min

Synopsis

This instructional film focuses on emergency vehicle driving techniques taught at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's driving course. It emphasizes the importance of smooth steering, proper road positioning, and speed control during various types of turns, including regular, semi-bootleg, and bootleg turnarounds. The film also covers the significance of understanding vehicle dynamics, such as weight transfer and skid control, while driving at high speeds. Additionally, it highlights the importance of using sirens and lights effectively and maintaining awareness of surrounding traffic. Keywords emergency driving, Los Angeles County Sheriff's driving course, vehicle dynamics, steering control, speed control, turnarounds, skid control, sirens, traffic awareness

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Running time
11 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives