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If someone (a kid, or a pet) suddenly appears right behind you, a single second could be crucial, even if you are backing at 1 mph.
by drdaeman 2y ago
If someone (a kid, or a pet) suddenly appears right behind you, a single second could be crucial, even if you are backing at 1 mph.
- deleted 2y ago[deleted]
- ahahahahah 2y agoA single second is a very long time, typical reaction time is like a tenth of that. Especially at 1 mph. Not only is that a very long time, at 1mph, you are moving less than 2 feet per second. At that speed, your only worry is really a kid diving immediately under your tires.
- drdaeman 2y agoAccidents happen. Kids aren't always smart, observant and logical, pets - doubly so. And even the smartest (but very unlucky) adult can just stumble and land down right under your tires. Quite improbable - for sure, but not exactly impossible.