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your rear bumper, effectively pinning you between them (see Exhibit 8.2).
Suddenly, you have armed agents on you. Terrorists have learned this
technique and they practice it.
Exhibit 8.2
Two-Car Blocking Method: Stop Sign or Light
BARRIER
REAR BLOCK
TARGET
LEAD BLOCK
Before you can react, armed attackers are outside your window scream-
ing and pointing their weapons at you. You also can expect the windows
of your vehicle to be smashed and for you to be pulled from the car at
gunpoint. In a situation like this, we can't teach you any correct tactical
response to allow you to escape unscathed. Even if you were armed, which
is unlikely on foreign soil, and are very well trained, there is little that
you can do in this type of situation. The only technique that we have seen
taught in counterterrorist schools that might help is to attempt to defeat
the ambush by ramming the blocking vehicle. However, in order to per-
form this technique successfully, you need room to generate speed and
maneuver. Always keep enough distance between your car and the car in
front of you to take these actions if necessary. Ramming escape techniques
are taught at some professional driving schools, and you might want to
consider taking one of their courses.
Watch the Car behind You
The fifth rule is basically just a reminder to use your mirrors while you
are driving. If you are being targeted, you will be followed. Unless you
have been targeted by an extremely well trained surveillance team, you'll
be followed by individuals driving a car directly behind you. Check your
mirrors frequently and pay attention to who is behind you. Chapter 10 dis-
cusses this issue in greater detail.
