by DriveTeam Staff | Feb 19, 2022 | Fire Department, Police Department
We frequently think that the most dangerous part of being a police officer or firefighter are the actions they perform outside of the car, apprehending a criminal or battling through a burning building to save a life. Great amounts of time and training are spent on...
by DriveTeam Staff | May 29, 2020 | Police Department
Operation Safe Driver Week to focus on speeding Law enforcement will be paying closer attention to unsafe driving behaviors of both truck and car drivers July 12-18 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week. CVSA says less...
by DriveTeam Staff | Feb 15, 2018 | News, Police Department
Ford is dismissing the need to recall its Ford Explorer SUV despite a growing number of drivers who have reported incidents of dizziness, nausea and vomiting to federal regulators, who are conducting an active investigation into the complaints. The National Highway...
by DriveTeam Staff | Jan 17, 2017 | Driving Tips, Police Department
We have officially entered the dreaded “winter driving season”. As police officers, we are required to drive in all types of weather. The conditions in which we drive during the winter months can range from perfectly dry roads to rain, snow, slush, ice or any...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 5, 2016 | Corporate Driver, Driving Tips, Fire Department, Police Department
Drunk driving has long posed a hazard to roadways throughout the country. When we hear the term “impaired driving”, alcohol tends to be the first substance that comes to mind, as everyone is very familiar with the phrase “Don’t Drink and Drive.” However, more...
by DriveTeam Staff | Nov 18, 2016 | Driving Tips, Police Department
Last month I wrote about the 80% rule. The 80% rule states that “we must never exceed 80% of our vehicle’s capability.” The article discussed smoothness, simple dynamics and controlling speed as factors in maintaining optimum control of a vehicle. Also, possible...
