Markle wrote:Slicef18 wrote:We're making assumptions without knowing all the facts. We don't know if she's a foreigner who has limited English skills or taking medication that causing a hearing deficit. I was taught to exit the car in order to let the officer see I'm not carrying a weapon. Also it makes getting my drivers license from my wallet easier.
Not what I was taught at all. They don't want you to get out. Just open your window, put your hands on top of the steering wheel. They'll stop walking to your car when they are behind the driver. Then just do as they ask.
It's obvious students are taught different procedures at different areas. I was instructed by a drivers ed teacher, a county deputy and my dad. I will say that I've never had a policeman tell me to get back in the vehicle. I think how rapidly one indicates that they'll pull over is an indication of cooperation.