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Key Purposes of the Drills

• Adults learn by repetition
• Focus on critical tactics that degrade when stressed or multi-tasking:
• Vision-up – “Scan & Plan” (Look through the corner and “peek ahead”)
• Brake early or “Dump Your Speed Early”
• Spacing
• Smooth Inputs
• Breathe & Relax
• Increased awareness to help you as an instructor & officer
• And the most important reason for these drills is…

“A Man’s Got to Know His Limitations”

Quick Overview

• 6:30 arrival, register. Have to be

done by 9:00 (noise ordinance)

• Fit in the seat, test on arrival if

unsure

• Helmet & neck collar
• Throttle & brake
• Seats adjust, ask staff to move
• Sensitive & instant feedback,

especially with mistakes

• 3 X 12 minute sessions, debriefs
• Safety briefing
• Drive hard, have fun, & learn!!

Tips to Reach the Victory Podium

• No trophies - you “win” by focusing on doing the right things

in the cockpit and becoming a better police driving instructor so you can help fellow officers!

• Don’t worry about other times – only compete with yourself!
• Mistakes + Recognition = Learning
• Raise awareness of your limitations
• You are NOT a race car driver! Please do NOT drive like one
• n the street – it will catch up with you!
• Police driving is more difficult & dangerous than racing,

requiring tremendous discipline and self-control!

SLOWER REALLY IS FASTER!