How to Outrun the Police, Which You Definitely Should Never Try

Many have tried to outrun the police, and most have failed. Here’s how to pull off the perfect heist.

We’ve all certainly seen our fair share of police chases, many of which are quite entertaining. Heck, out in California, is seems like there’s at least one per day. And we’ve all dreamed of using our superior driving skills to outmaneuver law enforcement, escaping in a ridiculous manner that would make the producers of the Fast and Furious movies proud. But in reality, most people who run from the police rarely get away. More often then not, they find themselves on the wrong end of a taser instead.

That’s where the folks at Donut Media come in. To give us an idea of what it really takes to outrun the police, they’ve put together this handy five step guide. Obviously, neither they nor we actually endorse this sort of devious activity. Rather, we take this purely as an informational and highly entertaining little slice of information to file away with the many other pieces of useless information floating around our collective heads.

For this particular exercise, our host uses a hypothetical bank heist as an example. And step one, of course, is to choose the right car. However, the suggestions here are mostly humorous. From a white Bronco to a Fiat 500, air-cooled Porsche 911, and even a trophy truck. But our host reckons you need a low-key, maneuverable ride. Like, well, a hot hatch or even a used police car.

Next up, you’ll want to have a plan. As in an escape plan, one that revolves around typical traffic. Know you local police department’s chase policy. Drive smart, and for as short a period of time as possible. It also helps to have a surprise in store, like the guy that drove into a Metro tunnel, where the police chose not to follow. Then, you’ll make a clean getaway and move on to step five, which is learning to order adult beverages in Spanish. And perhaps working on that novel you’ve always wanted to write?

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.
Foote has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles and every other type of automobile, Foote had spent several years running parts for local dealerships.

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