Dangerous Drives

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  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 8.2  (6)

Dangerous Drives was a reality TV series that aired on SPEED in 2009. The show focused on the extreme and hazardous situations that professional drivers face every day while on the job. Each episode highlighted different types of driving, such as big rig truckers hauling oversized loads, tow truck operators rescuing cars on busy highways, and even ice road truckers braving treacherous winter conditions.

The show followed these drivers in their high-stress jobs, showing the risks that they take to get the job done. Viewers got an inside look at the daily challenges that these drivers face, including time constraints, harsh weather conditions, and the inherent risks involved in navigating massive vehicles on crowded roads.

The series also highlighted the dangers that other drivers on the road face when interacting with these types of vehicles, as well as the injuries and accidents that can occur when safety protocols are not followed.

Each episode featured a particular type of driving job, and viewers were introduced to the drivers and their coworkers who performed those jobs. The drivers were often shown performing high-pressure tasks, such as hauling materials to a construction site or rescuing an over-turned vehicle on a busy highway.

The show also provided educational segments that informed viewers about important safety procedures that drivers of big rigs, tow trucks, and other large vehicles must follow to reduce the risk of accidents.

One of the most captivating aspects of Dangerous Drives was the high-stress footage of drivers attempting to complete difficult tasks in challenging conditions. Whether it was a tow truck operator trying to pull a car out of a snowbank during a blizzard or a trucker hauling a massive load through winding mountain roads, the action was always intense and adrenaline-pumping.

In addition to the behind-the-scenes look at the driving industry, the series also shed light on the personal lives of the drivers. The show provided a glimpse into the challenges and sacrifices that the drivers make in order to succeed in their jobs, including juggling family obligations with long hours on the job and navigating difficult relationships with coworkers.

Overall, Dangerous Drives was a compelling and exciting series that brought viewers into the fast-paced world of professional drivers. The series highlighted the bravery and dedication of drivers who put their lives on the line every day to get the job done while illuminating the challenges and risks that they face. For any fan of reality TV or anyone interested in the driving industry, Dangerous Drives was a must-watch show.

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Avalanche Road
13. Avalanche Road
March 31, 2010
Alaskan highway crews work to keep a vital roadway open during winters that average over 550 inches of snow per year.
Extreme Off Roaders
12. Extreme Off Roaders
March 24, 2010
A team of adventurers treks across inhospitable deserts from Arches National Park in Utah to the to the dried out lake bed of the Sevier Lake, once the floor of a prehistoric inland sea that later became the Great Salt Lake. Only on SPEED.
Urban Rescue
11. Urban Rescue
March 17, 2010
Services teams in two of America's most dangerous cities, New Orleans, and Camden, New Jersey face everyday crisis while still recovering from the aftermath of natural (Katrina) and man made (urban decay) disasters.
Log Truckers
10. Log Truckers
March 10, 2010
Heavy-duty log truckers battle the elements, driving extremely heavy log loads through steep, winding roads, on the sides of the Northern Rocky Mountain range. Only on SPEED.
	Austrailian Road Trains
9. Austrailian Road Trains
March 3, 2010
The heaviest road-legal tractor trailers in the world crisscross the desolate two lane highways connecting the Australian territories.
Iraq Convoy
8. Iraq Convoy
February 24, 2010
The US Army's HET trucks transport the heaviest equipment and vehicles through a war zone, on long hauls where land mines, rocket fire and sniper bullets are a constant threat, and a breakdown can mean certain death.
Executive Protection
7. Executive Protection
February 17, 2010
Only on SPEED. Private protection teams are tasked with the quick and safe transportation of dignitaries and VIP clients throughout the world.
Storm Chasers
6. Storm Chasers
January 20, 2010
Veteran storm chasers fan out across the Midwest tracking tornadoes and their paths of destruction. Only on...
Highway Patrol
5. Highway Patrol
December 30, 2009
Officers from two states work overtime on the deadliest stretch of highway in America, Interstate 15 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
Million Dollar Highway
4. Million Dollar Highway
November 26, 2009
Ride on the treacherous US 550 in Colorado with a motorcycle club.
Border Patrol
3. Border Patrol
November 26, 2009
US agents use high powered ATVs to patrol remote desert stretches of the US-Mexico border.
Prisoner Transport
2. Prisoner Transport
November 26, 2009
US Extradition Service officers transport dangerous criminals from prisons across the country.
Heavy Haulers
1. Heavy Haulers
November 26, 2009
Only on SPEED, in the premiere episode, truck drivers who are transporting towers and turbine fan blades from Texas and Washington state to a wind farm in South Dakota.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 26, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (6)