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DRIVING TECHNIQUES FOR ESCAPE AND EVASION

BOOTLEGGER'S TURN

Legend has it that the bootlegger's turn was invented by hillbilly moonshiners for the purpose of eluding revenue agents.
This manoeuvre enables you to change your direction 180 degrees, without stopping,
within the width of a two lane road. It has been used to get away from roadblocks
and also to elude pursuers.

How To Do It:
The bootlegger's turn is easiest to do in cars with an automatic transmission and a
hand emergency brake. Here's how it's done:
(1) Speed around 25-30 m.p.h.
(2) Get off the gas and crank the steering wheel to the left
1/4 to 1/2 of a full turn. At the EXACT SAME TIME, hit the
emergency brake HARD. Those of you with manual
transmissions will have to depress the clutch, also.
(3) When the vehicle is approximately 90 degrees, release the
emergency brake, step on the gas, and straighten out the
steering wheel. If you have a manual transmission, you will
have to let the clutch back out as you are hitting the gas.
(4) Get out of the area fast.

This manoeuvre is easier to do if you make the emergency brake catch inoperative.
On handbrakes this can be done by putting strong tape [duck tape works well, if you
watch McGuyver] across the release button. On foot type emergency brakes, you can
put a piece of stiff garden hose behind the handle of the brake release. Vice grips
will also do the job.

Precautions:
Before practicing the bootlegger's turn, be sure to inflate your tires to 40 lbs. p.s.i. Otherwise, the sidewalls could blow. Also, remove all four hubcaps, as they are sure to go flying.

If you have a Ford or Chrysler with an automatic transmission, you should be aware
that these cars tend to "puke out" transmission oil during bootlegger's turns. Because of this, be sure to check the oil level frequently.
The bootlegger's turn will cause incredible wear and tear on your front tires. For this reason, it is recommended that you learn how to do the manoeuvre on rental cars.
Hertz, Avis, Budget, etc., offer a wide variety of cars [you could try different ones to see which works best for you, before making a purchase of your own car].

You should be able to find something similar to what you now drive. Needless to say,
don't tell the rental agency what you are planning to use their car for.

TV Shows:
TV programs such as The Dukes of Hazard, The Rockford Files, McGuyver, and Fall
Guy often show the bootlegger's turn during their chase scenes. The driving in these
shows is done by professionals and you can learn a lot just by watching them. You
can also learn a lot by watching demolition derbies, both live and on TV.

MOONSHINER'S TURN (Reverse 180)

The moonshiner's turn is another slick manoeuvre pioneered by the mountain people
of the Southern United States. Looking like a bootlegger turn in reverse, the
moonshiner's turn allows you to change your direction 180 degrees within the
confines of a two lane road, while going backwards.
The proper procedure for this manoeuvre are as follows:
(1) Accelerate in reverse to 20-30 m.p.h.
(2) Get off the gas and crank the steering wheel all the way to
the left as fast as you can.
(3) When the car is at 90 degrees, shift into low gear, hit the
gas, and straighten out the steering wheel.
(4) Get out of the area fast.
This manoeuvre is particularly effective against roadblocks at night. Often the
attackers manning the roadblock will use high-intensity lights to blind the victim as
he approaches. By using the moonshiner's turn, the victim's vision is directed away
from the lights.