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> Steer around obstacles while pressing brake hard That seems like a good way to flip a car or truck. Also runs counter to the advice that's given for surviv
by defrost 6mo ago
> Steer around obstacles while pressing brake hard
That seems like a good way to flip a car or truck.
Also runs counter to the advice that's given for surviving a sudden kangaroo on road at night incident .. for the past 60+ years.
eg:
Don’t swerve Most severe crashes involving an animal occur when the driver veers off the road, and hits something else instead. What’s more, the animal is just as likely to flee in the direction you’re steering.
Brake in a straight line The only thing worse than swerving, is swerving with locked up tyres. Keeping a straight-line trajectory while you hit the brakes will allow you to reduce speed quickly, then – if the animal still hasn’t moved and you’ve reached a safe speed – you can steer around.
~ https://www.isuzu.com.au/news/news-articles/how-to-avoid-a-kangaroo-collision/ https://www.isuzu.com.au/news/news-articles/how-to-avoid-a-k...
and
6. Slow it down, don’t swerve
~ https://www.huddleinsurance.com/post/kangaroos-australian-roads-8-ways-to-stay-safe-avoid-kangaroo-car-accidents https://www.huddleinsurance.com/post/kangaroos-australian-ro...
- tmtvl 6mo agoI believe Barbing is saying to start braking and if you haven't stopped when you reach the obstacle, to keep the brake pressed hard while steering around it. That said, it's also important to manage wheel and/or brake lock-up if either happens.
- Barbing 6mo agoYou got it! Interpreted from https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/articles/driving-with-abs-stomp-stay-and-steer-8KKtGpL3gFIkuvXy/ https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/articles... Hope I conveyed accurately. Video in sibling comment shows in practice.
- Barbing 6mo agoSteer vs. swerve nuance? From your quote, “you can steer around.” - probably thinking like this stomp stay steer video (three minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBvV_kE6kg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBvV_kE6kg Have heard in the states: “Smaller than a deer, don’t veer”