Isn't it wonderful when you have to pay for another's mistake?!

[sphelps]

FYI safe/proper distance is 1 car length per 10mph or 16kph so for 80kph you need 5 car lengths not 2. Not that anybody really does it but that's what it is if you were curious. Sorry about your loss, I remember you were pretty proud of that car when you got it.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by sphelps

FYI safe/proper distance is 1 car length per 10mph or 16kph so for 80kph you need 5 car lengths not 2. Not that anybody really does it but that's what it is if you were curious. Sorry about your loss, I remember you were pretty proud of that car when you got it.

Thanks for the information. Yah I came to know about that after the collision. I was taught about the 2 secs rule at the defensive driving course. And yah, hardly anyone does that and if you want to do it, someone won't let you. But then again, its was my responsibility so cannot argue.

Well, it was my very first car that I owned. I even paid $260 for repairing the steering pressure hose only 2 days before the accident and filled the tank too; and not to mention the amount of money that just vanished due to my stupid decision of taking it to Canadian Tire. Thanks

[sphelps]

I loved my first car a lot more than my first girlfriend so I get it. Sucks.

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

FYI safe/proper distance is 1 car length per 10mph or 16kph so for 80kph you need 5 car lengths not 2. Not that anybody really does it but that's what it is if you were curious. Sorry about your loss, I remember you were pretty proud of that car when you got it.

I do this.. there really isn't a reason to drive so close to someone in front of you. Drive defensively. Always assume that the guy in front of you can come to a dead stop at any moment for any reason.

At any rate, glad to hear you're safe! It could have been much worse.

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by kien

I do this.. there really isn't a reason to drive so close to someone in front of you. Drive defensively. Always assume that the guy in front of you can come to a dead stop at any moment for any reason.

At any rate, glad to hear you're safe! It could have been much worse.

Haahaa it just gets frustrating when someone pulls into the space in front of you. You're driving safe, then they close the space on you.

[sphelps]

Yeah I think realistically, especially here in Calgary, if you left 5 car lengths in front you would literally never move. The secret is to get a car with low weight and big brakes

[toytech]

awd and big brakes is a good combo too , buddie of mine has big brembos on his Subaru and the car can stop so fast your face comes off.

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by toytech

awd and big brakes is a good combo too , buddie of mine has big brembos on his Subaru and the car can stop so fast your face comes off.

The problem with that is the idiot tailgating you won't stop as quickly

[Slick Fork]

Originally Posted by Ron99

The problem with that is the idiot tailgating you won't stop as quickly

At least the idiot would then be at fault. You're still in a wreck, but at least it would be on the other guys dime.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by toytech

awd and big brakes is a good combo too

AWD makes you go, not stop.
All wheel drive vehicles still only have 4 brakes. Same as a 2wd.
Yes, Big brakes help.

This is why so many 4x4s end up in the ditch in the winter.
Drivers feel that because they have added traction of 4 wheels while under acceleration that they have the same advantage stopping.
Engine braking yes, emergency braking not so much.


Sorry to hear of your vehicle loss Raied. Not that it helps, but, your situation could have been much worse.

I'm playing the waiting game with the insurance company after a hail storm and its frustrating not having control over your own property.