Kids will be surprised by all the advanced technology at the disposal of officers when they are racing to an emergency or crime scene. There is so much more to the design and functionality beyond the obvious lights and sounds. While they may look like ordinary cars, besides the distinctive colors and lines, there is so much more so the materials, design, and functionality. Here is a list of interesting and little known facts about police cars that will surprise kids who are fascinated with the speed and drama when one goes racing by.
Interesting Police Car Features and Functions
The lights, sirens, and sounds of vehicles speeding down the roads on the way to assist in an emergency or to catch a criminal always catches the attention of everyone they pass. Kids will love learning all about the technology and features built into police cars to protect the officers. Everything including the fast acceleration, powerful breaks, material of the seats, and built-in shields between the back and front seats are designed by engineers with safety in mind. Children's books about police share all sorts of valuable information about how officers use the lights and sirens to communicate with all the other drivers on the road, as well as with other law enforcement professionals. Here is a list of some familiar as well as little known police car functions that kids will find interesting. Next time they play with their cool police car toys and stations, kids can have fun making all the sounds and movements that are part of the real vehicles.
There is a meter on the dashboard of the car that determines how long the car has been on. This is far more important than measuring miles, like we do for regular vehicles, because police cars spend a lot of time idling.
While criminals don't deserve a comfy ride to the station, this is not the reason. Too often, arrested individuals leave a mess that is much easier to clean when the seats are covered in plastic.
There is a "howler" tone to warn vehicles up ahead to move out of the way. A "piecer" tone is used when police cars are attempting to navigate dense traffic. And a "wail" siren tone is used when a police car is moving at a fast speed on roads and highways.
The exact speed range varies depending on the particular make and model of the car. The vehicles are designed so that officers have better control over the acceleration and handling compared to regular cars. The Ford Police Interceptor Utility is currently the preferred choice due to its fast speed ideal for chases combined with superior durability and space.
