How To Handle Getting Pulled Over | Kids Shows

[Music] getting pulled over can be frustrating or just nerve-wracking especially if it's your first time but don't sweat it it's easy to make mistakes like speeding following a car too closely or driving off ramp like an action hero sometimes you might get pull over for something you didn't do wrong like having your tail light burn out or happening to have a vehicle that matches the description of a stolen car did you steal this car son no you wouldn't lie to me now would you no you just have to accept that sometime in your driving life you're going to get pull over and you need to be ready there's no need to worry a lot of people think that if they get pulled over they're going to be needlessly handcuffed or bullied by a police officer whose car is this it's my grandma's car whose car is it my grandma I think he stole this car everybody Grand this is not going to happen the officer is just trying to do his job without getting killed as long as you're respectful and use common sense you have nothing to worry about that being said there are a few two things you can do to make the whole process smoother for you and the officer so today we give you three tips on how to handle getting pulled over number one prioritize safety the most important thing is making sure that the experience is safe for both you and the officer as soon as you see the flashing siren directly behind you turn on your hazard lights this lets other drivers know that you are the one being pulled over now that your hazards are on it's time to find a place to park look for a safe spot like a wide shoulder on the road or a parking lot if there isn't one in sight don't just keep driving for miles until you find one unless you like helicopters and large cameras if there isn't an ideal place in sight fairly quickly find an area off the road and use your turn signal to indicate that you're pulling over just make sure the spot is wide enough for you and the police officer to park safely also it's best not to pull over into a ditch or off a bridge while you're pulling over don't come to an abrupt stop and breake check the officer now that you're safely pulled over pull yourself together and make sure that you're prepared remember officers deal with life-threatening situations on a daily basis there's a few things that you can do to indicate that you are not one of those situations first things first turn off the ignition this way the officer knows that there's no danger of you trying to drive away suddenly if it's dark outside turn on the lights in your car to make sure that the officer knows that you have nothing to hide next stay in your car and slowly roll down the driver side window this is not the time to get out and greet the officer or your legs it will make the officer uncomfortable on many levels yeah I'm going to need some backup looks like we got a runner not only should you stay in your car it's best to keep your hands on the steering wheel a lot of movement makes an officer nervous because he doesn't know what you might be reaching for maybe it's just a banana or maybe it's a gun or maybe it's a gun shaped like a banana so it's good practice to keep your hands visible until instructed to do otherwise make all your movements slow and deliberate this way the officer will be at ease and know that you are not one of of those sketchy situations number two control your attitude when you get pulled over it can be frustrating maybe you were on your way to a party and being late is going to make all your friends judge you sorry I'm late you can start the party now bro that's so lame you can go hang out with those guys whatever the reason it's easy to get upset if you want your interaction with the officer to go smoothly you need to have a good attitude first of let the officer speak First Once the officer has reached your window he will ask for your license registration and proof of insurance carefully gather them and hand them to the officer gently not with the chip on your shoulder stay calm and try your best to contain your emotions and please spare us the cringe and don't get defensive do you realize you were going 75 in a 55 oh no I'm sure that sign said 75 you mean that one a mile back that clearly says 55 well I'm dyslexic and there was bird poop on the sign trying to convince the officer that you didn't do anything wrong is not going to go anywhere it's got to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard the truth is a lot of times officers will let you off with a warning but if you're being a weasel your odds of just getting a warning go down way down I've heard some dumb things son dumb things just keep a cool head and remember the officer is there to protect the community including you if you're puzzled by why you were pulled over it's okay to ask the officer just do it respectfully and if you want to explain your side of it sometimes that's okay too the key is having the right attitude if you think the officer might have made a mistake that's okay you don't have to blow up or convince him that he's wrong look I didn't do anything wrong trust me you don't want this on your conscience keep a good attitude make your case respectfully and if he's not going for it just take the ticket then later you can actually challenge the officer in a traffic court it's really not that hard to do if the officer gives you a ticket do not argue or beg it just makes you look pathetic and it's not going to change his mind it's hard raising myself groceries aren't cheap these days and I have a massive appetite for cheesy puffs do not be this person take ownership and be respectful and the officer might let you off with the warning if he does thank him for his understanding let him know you appreciate the opportunity to correct your driving mistakes before having anything put on your driving record number three compose yourself and remember safety after the whole experience of getting pulled over it can be a little rattl especially if it's your first time so before you pull back out into traffic take a deep breath make sure you're composed and ready to drive safely depending on where you were pulled over it can sometimes be a little tricky pulling back out in the trap out use your turn signal and make sure that your re-entry into traffic doesn't put your life or the lives of others a risk in conclusion driving is a huge responsibility that we all must take seriously getting pulled over is never fun but when we understand it's ultimately for our safety it puts things in perspective we can set the frustration aside take a deep breath listen to the officer and apply the lessons learned to being a better and safer driver so let's recap how to handle getting pulled over number one prioritize safety for you the drivers around you and the officer number two control your attitude handle the situation respectfully and take responsibility and number three compose yourself and remember safety as you get back on the road thank you for watching this how to video for prageru I hope you learned something new check out our website prer kids.com I'm going to leave and I will not get pulled over but if I do if I do I'll know how to respond right my cup is upside down I was holding it like this I have a massive appetite for cheesy P I understand cheesy puffs are quite delicious you know I thought about quitting my job but I have a dependency on cheesy [Music] PS