Podcast 10 – Vets and Driving

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The Star Spangled Banner by Madison Rising

Nov 11, Veteren’s Day

• Go out of your way to thank a vet
• I know I can’t thank everyone, and neither can you, but if we all do, we can come close
• I Grew up with stories of Vietnam Homecomings, be especially thankful to those Vets
• If you are a Vet, THANK YOU!
• I also want to say the same to our Law Enforecment

Nov 10, 1775

• Marine Corps Birthday!
• Traditions
  • The Second Continental Congress Decreed,
    • “That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates as with other battalions, that particular care be taken that no persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve for and during the present war with Great Britain and the Colonies; unless dismissed by Congress; that they be distinguished by the names of the First and Second Battalions of Marines.”
• And the Corps was born, first recruiting station, Tun Tavern, Philadelphia
• Every Marine across the world celebrates with a Ball
  • Reading of General Lejeune’s Birthday Message
  • Reading of the Current Commandant’s Birthday Message (now on YouTube)
  • Then the Cutting of the Cake
    • Commander of the unit uses his sword to cut a piece of cake
    • Hands the first piece to the oldest Marine in the room, who hands it to the youngest Marine.  It symbolizes the passing of tradition and responsibility to the next generation.
• If you see a Marine on Nov 10, tell them Happy Birthday.

Vehicles are the most dangerous things we own

Driving safely

• Smooth is fast/fast is smooth
• Look ahead
• If you are confused so is everyone else
• De-conflict problems by time (speed up slow down)
• Most problems can be solved at highway speeds by turning the wheel
• Always leave an out
• Use your vehicle to your advantage

Your Escape route

• Big metal lock box
• Faster then a running man (not a bullet)
• very strong

As a Weapon

• last ditch
• vehicle’s abilities
• The only part that stops bullets is the engine

Driving Fast

• Smooth is fast/fast is smooth
• Inputs
  • Hand placement
  • Traction 100% then minus for everything
  • Weight Transfers
  • Weight Transfers and traction
  • Spring Rebound
  • Cornering
    • Outside-inside-outside
    • Breaking point (straight line breaking)
    • Turn in point (off the breaks long enough for the vehicle to rebound)
    • Apex (pick up throttle)
    • Exit point
    • on the throttle 100%
    • www.ModernselfProtection.com/racing for some tips on how to move through corners

Stay Safe,

Ben

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