Russell McMahon wrote:

>>> This just seems nutty to me unless you are going
>>> to argue that people are being killed on the highways intentionally.

If they are driving while impaired, be it alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, or making stupid choices, they ARE killing intentionally
since it is only by chance that they don't kill.

> In the absence of antilock brakes know how to pulse brake.

No. Know how to threshold brake. Pumping the brakes went out
in the '70s. Brake hard enough to just start loosing grip, then
back off a bit. Practice on unused road until it becomes reflexive.
You'll live longer and having the reflex could save your life.

ABS doesn't save lives if people drive more recklessly because
they believe ABS will save them. The laws of physics don't change
just because your vehicle has ABS.

> Know how to steer under HEAVY braking.

Absolutely. One can often save one's hide by steering while
braking to avoid the obstacle.
Again. Practice when and where you can until you don't have
to think about it. It's worth it. Having this skill has
saved me at least 3 times now.

Speed doesn't kill. INAPPROPRIATE speed does.
What is safe on a race track is certainly UNsafe in residential
streets. If you can't stop without a collision, you WERE driving
too fast or were not paying attention to your environment.

Is it time this thread was put to rest?
R

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