This. Hitting a human at highway speeds can disable if not total a modern automobile. We've all seen the aftermath of a deer strike. Think: crumple zones.
The idea is to slow down to around 25-30mph if you can, ease off the brake and let physics take over. If you hit someone you may need to apply a bit of throttle to maintain speed until you're clear. But at 30 no one is going to chase you down on foot, and if they can see you coming you're giving them plenty of opportunity to move out of the way.
Just watch for guns. Some "peaceful protestors" are showing up armed now. Remember to duck behind the dash before you hit them.
Just watch for guns. Some "peaceful protestors" are showing up armed now. Remember to duck behind the dash before you hit them.
This is the real concern. We've already seen at least one driver nearly struck with bullets fired by "protestors" and several others shot at for doing nothing more than driving through the attempted roadblock after threatening gestures and verbal indications were given by the crowd.
Stopping means you're certainly going to die. Slowing down means you're probably safe unless they shoot at you.
Want to make sure you minimize damage to your vehicle as long as you can still get to safety.
This. Hitting a human at highway speeds can disable if not total a modern automobile. We've all seen the aftermath of a deer strike. Think: crumple zones.
The idea is to slow down to around 25-30mph if you can, ease off the brake and let physics take over. If you hit someone you may need to apply a bit of throttle to maintain speed until you're clear. But at 30 no one is going to chase you down on foot, and if they can see you coming you're giving them plenty of opportunity to move out of the way.
Just watch for guns. Some "peaceful protestors" are showing up armed now. Remember to duck behind the dash before you hit them.
This is the real concern. We've already seen at least one driver nearly struck with bullets fired by "protestors" and several others shot at for doing nothing more than driving through the attempted roadblock after threatening gestures and verbal indications were given by the crowd.
Stopping means you're certainly going to die. Slowing down means you're probably safe unless they shoot at you.
reading this thread makes me wonder if this is what they were going for.