prioryx Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Yes, that's what he said. So how exactly is that leaving a safe braking gap? I think my comment was a fair one. A safe gap means one in which you can stop no matter what the car in front does. Accidents happen, the road could have been greasy unexpectedly and I'm sure the event itself was unexpected, but in general if you hit the car in front (and have no been pushed into it) then you are considered to be at fault. If you drive a vehicle with no ABS, leave a bigger gap. What do you consider a safe distance then Cyclone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 "Only a fool breaks the two seconds rule" .... apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggsy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 hey up all does anyone know how the 'lump' managed to be in the centre of the carriageway?, where i work, we use 1 cubic metre concrete blocks and they weigh in at two tonnes, i saw the last pic where it came from but didn't read anywhere how it came to rest there:confused: john:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsredhat Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Either way round, I find it impossible to believe that there is a way to drive at more than about 20 mph that would guarantee an ability to stop if a huge lump of concrete was to land unpredictably in the road in front of us as we were driving. It's not the sort of thing that one can plan for in any way. you cant budget for that the corolla was infront of me, broke rapidly when he saw the boulder, went to manouver round the boulder, i braked, no abs so skidded into him but you can budget for a corolla driving in front of you...... and sorry but having no ABS is no excuse. If you rely on ABS then you really shouldnt be driving on public roads where you are a danger to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcruiser Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 hold on a minute, like i said previously, i did hit the car infront, i am liabe for that and im not denying it, like i said. im not making 'excuses' etc. just ****** off about the concrete lump i hit. the corolla had minimal damage, and the bloke driving it is fine. but my truck is a write off and im in a mess due to the concrete lump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 What do you consider a safe distance then Cyclone? You trying for some sort of stupid question award? That obviously depends on your car, your speed and the conditions you are driving in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prioryx Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 You trying for some sort of stupid question award? That obviously depends on your car, your speed and the conditions you are driving in. I was not for any award or for the sarcastic reply that you gave It used to be that one vehicle length for every 10 MPH but increase distance as conditions dictate. These suggestions were when non power assisted breaking was standard on cars. The trouble is that though technology has improved the brains of the drivers seem to have deteriorated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Sorry, I thought you were expecting me to give an exact distance. I couldn't tell you in metres, I just know how fast my car can stop so what is a safe distance for me. Strangely even though my car stops very fast, many people seem to leave a smaller gap than I do, maybe I'm just paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 . If peoples opinions arent welcome then maybe a forum isnt the rght place to be telling everyone about it:loopy:. I agree with your sentiments, I cannot understand people that post on a public forum and the tell others to keep their nose out etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Coopio Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Wow I saw the mess of the barrier tonight on my way past. Looked like a lorry had hit it or something. Which way was the Tigra travelling? into or out of town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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