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Originally Posted by 00 Trans Ram
So, I have my choice. Brake in my lane and hope that Car C doesn't hit me? Or, swap lanes, hit the gas, and avoid the situation altogether? I'm choosing the second option. Years of being a driving instructor and road racer have taught me to make these split-second decisions based upon multiple, moving factors.
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Exactly, and that is my problem with these automated braking systems as well. I will always choose to drive around or out of a situation than brake INTO a situation. Most people ride too close to others, and in the winter in particular I always leave myself a big enough gap to the car in front of me to allow myself to either pull forward to give the toolshed with worn tires more room when he/she overestimates the traction on ice (can't tell you how many rear endings I've avoided closing that gap, or pulling around vehicle in front of me while moron stops into curb where I just was), or move into a different lane, shoulder, etc.