Tactical Driving and Maneuvers
Driving concepts used when prevention fails or when movement must be adapted under direct pressure, always constrained by law, vehicle limits, and professional judgment.
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| Term | Definition according to Complete Handbook of Security Driving | Related concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical Driving | The deliberate use of driving techniques based on threat context, legal limits, vehicle capability, environment, and team coordination. | Security Driving, Defensive Driving, Evasive Driving, Offensive Driving, Motorcade Operations, Route Analysis, Professional Judgment, Legal Responsibility |
| Defensive Driving | A preventive driving discipline focused on anticipation, legal compliance, safe spacing, hazard recognition, and collision avoidance. | Security Driving, Tactical Driving, Evasive Driving, Route Planning, Vehicle Dynamics, Driver Performance, Professional Judgment |
| Evasive Driving | A reactive driving discipline used to avoid, escape, or break contact with an immediate threat. | Defensive Driving, Tactical Driving, Offensive Driving, Immediate Action Drill, Route Analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, ADAS, Legal Responsibility |
| Offensive Driving | The deliberate and controlled use of a vehicle to regain control, breach obstacles, or gain tactical advantage when avoidance is impossible and lawful protective action requires it. | Tactical Driving, Evasive Driving, Legal Responsibility, Duty of Care, Immediate Action Drill, Vehicle Dynamics, Risk Assessment |
| Immediate Action Drill (IAD) | A rehearsed response executed immediately upon threat recognition to reduce hesitation, preserve mobility, and protect the Principal. | Attack Recognition, Countering the Surprise Factor, Evasive Driving, Motorcade Operations, Communication, Professional Judgment |