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Anthony Scotti
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289 pages
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Police Driving Techniques
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Since law enforcement officers spend most of their time on patrol in various types of vehicles, they must be aware of the driving situations that cause accidents and what they can do to prevent them. This text will be a valuable tool toward that end. The author shares the unique driving methods of the Scotti School of Defensive Driving that have been taught to thousands of police officers, police academy driving instructors, and military personnel throughout the world.
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| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Dimensions | 22.6 × 15.5 × 1.2 cm |
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