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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Whenever people tell me their OH **** stories, I like to tactfully ask what they learned from them...
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1- I now pay more attention to the speedo. My car can go faster than i thought, faster than legally allowed.
2- 54bhp CAN get me in trouble. Its also enough to give uncontrollable oversteer. And a dented wing, chassis leg and ego.
I always try to learn from my mistakes.
Remembered another one:
Last year: It was slightly wet from the rain the previous night.. Was on the motorway, going about 65-70mph. Saw a few cars infront slowing, so i lifted off the throttle. Saw the two cars infront brake, so i braked. Saw the car in front tip forward slightly (He was really braking hard!) so i stamped hard on the brake pedal.
Two things happened then:
Firstly, i remembered i had no ABS.
Secondly, all 4 wheels locked up and the steering became... ineffective.
I lifted up slightly, and was going around 30mph, less than a cars length from the car infront - who was thankfully moving. Leaving an impressive 5-6 car-length dual skid marks on the road..
Lesson learned: Look further ahead when driving.