tuckerdog1
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Wanted to ask those trained ( LEOs or others ), what they might be looking for to spot potential threats while driving.
My situation every morning on the way to work, has me on a semi-main road ( two lanes each direction & turn lane in the middle ). Traffic lights at every intersection. The lights are timed pretty well, so most are green. But I will always hit 2 or 3 red. Traffic is very light. Often sit at a red light for the full cycle, and see zero cars anywhere ( hate that ). It's 0230, and this is a less than desireable part of town. Lots of drunks, as the bars have just recently closed ( 0200 ). I always scan the area around the intersection when I hit a red light. Eyes are pretty good at picking up movement, but are there any "signs" to be looking for before you see movement. An example might be a car parked out of place ( lots of those on this street ), with foggy windows. Could indicate somebody inside.
Anyway, just curious, I go through this head turning drill at every red light, every morning. Looking for any advantage I can get.
Tuckerdog1
My situation every morning on the way to work, has me on a semi-main road ( two lanes each direction & turn lane in the middle ). Traffic lights at every intersection. The lights are timed pretty well, so most are green. But I will always hit 2 or 3 red. Traffic is very light. Often sit at a red light for the full cycle, and see zero cars anywhere ( hate that ). It's 0230, and this is a less than desireable part of town. Lots of drunks, as the bars have just recently closed ( 0200 ). I always scan the area around the intersection when I hit a red light. Eyes are pretty good at picking up movement, but are there any "signs" to be looking for before you see movement. An example might be a car parked out of place ( lots of those on this street ), with foggy windows. Could indicate somebody inside.
Anyway, just curious, I go through this head turning drill at every red light, every morning. Looking for any advantage I can get.
Tuckerdog1