When driving on the highway, if you find a rock on the road, do you choose to hit it or avoid it? Many people will choose to dodge, after all, who wants to hit a rock. But in reality, the situation may not be as simple as it seems.
If the rocks are large and far away and we can spot them in time, it is safe to reduce the speed and change lanes slowly. However, if the stone is small, for example, when the vehicle in front of you is obscuring you, and you suddenly find the stone after approaching, and the distance is relatively close, it is not safe to slam the steering wheel or slam on the brakes. If you slam the steering wheel, whether to the left or to the right, it can lead to crashing into a guardrail or colliding with other vehicles, which is actually more dangerous. If you slam on the brakes and the vehicles behind you are relatively close, it may also cause a rear-end accident.
What should we do in this situation? First and foremost, maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front is key. On highways, the speed is generally around 120 km/h, so the safety distance from the car in front should be at least 120 meters, preferably 150 meters. That way, when the other party finds the stone and reacts, we also have plenty of time to react.
If we find a rock that is close to each other, we can neither slam the steering wheel nor slam on the brakes. At this point, you can choose to hit it directly. Because the stones are smaller, the vehicle may be damaged, but it is more secure for people than slamming the steering wheel or slamming on the brakes.
When driving, it is important to pay full attention, maintain a safe distance and a safe speed, so that we can be as safe as possible. If you have better driving experience, please leave a message in the comment area to share and discuss together. That's all for this issue, see you next time!