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The research team now plans
December 19, 2007 by Anonymous2 (not verified), 1 year 46 weeks ago
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The research team now plans to develop a model for cars equipped with new electronic devices, which could cut down on over-braking as a result of slow reactions.
As a motorist, I have to say that over-braking because of slow reaction is IMHO only a small part of the problem. What about people who switch lane at the last moment, without properly checking their rear view mirrors? Or trucks aggressively switching lanes whenever they see a small gap? Most of the times I need to step heavily on the breaks, it just because of those reasons.
Second, I wonder if slow reaction in real life are really all slow reactions. AFAIK, heavy breaking at the last moment is also a misguided hint to a driver on the left lane who is overtaking at a too slow pace (20-30km/h below the speed limit).