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Originally Posted by jamesqf
So in the case of #1, I had a concrete divider
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I would swurve into the concrete divider as the car hit me if the speeds were not great, it would minimize the potential damage done correctly, especially if your going to be launched into traffic.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
As to having an awareness of what's coming at you in the rear view mirror, what good does that do in most situations?
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Its worked in every situation I've encountered. Even in situations where you ARE going to hit something you can minimize the damage to yourself by reacting correctly. Also sideswipes usually minimize the number of cars involved (at least if you care)
I've experienced that leaving a proper gap allows for up to a 25mph crash without massive issues, needless to say if your car is 4ft away from the one ahead of you, you are asking for it.