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...
by DriveTeam Staff | Oct 20, 2016 | Police Department
Police officers, by the nature of their job, must to be in control of their environment. The environment in which many of us spend a large part of our work day is our patrol vehicle. It is imperative, as emergency vehicle operators , that we understand the...
by DriveTeam Staff | Aug 26, 2016 | Police Department
Grip can be defined as “the ability of a tire to adhere to the road surface.” Three general factors can affect grip – either positively or negatively. Those factors are: the driver, the vehicle and the environment. Last month I focused on the driver and how...
