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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
So what if a deer ran into the road? Shouldn't one be able to stop in any circumstance whether on purpose or not?
I (technically) tailgate people in heavy traffic (just like everyone else does for efficient flow) and if some lady decides to slam on her brakes and total both our cars, that would be 100% my fault, whether she was being malicious or avoiding a deer, It would be my fault and I would accept that without any problem. One needs to be able to stop safely in ANY circumstance IMO.
Even a Geo Metro should be able to stop when the Ferrari ahead makes a fully locked stop. 3 seconds worth of space is roughly 264 feet at 60mph. Geo Metros 60-0 is 166 feet. I just find it hard to understand how someone could talk their way out of rear ending someone. It is beyond my comprehension.
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My question is, why risk lifetime insurance rate hikes with a brake check? Neutral coasting is so much more effective in getting people off your ass than a brake check. All brake checking does is infuriate the offending car, causing further problems. Neutral coasting presents no risk to you, and will make the driver behind you go 'what the flying ****?' and want to get out from behind you. In every instance that I have brake checked someone, it has resulted in an additional minute or 2 of road rage retaliations.