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No you cannot stop a sliding car by holding on to it
Black Ice
Now just 8 lives left.
Thanks to that cop.
4 : Instant mayhem
Hi! Pleased to meet you!
6 : guardrail ride
Incredible save
8 : One wrong move and...
nothing foreshadowed trouble....
10 : Running too fast
The second guy absolutely threading the needle
12 : hahahahaha wtf
Great move, though always better to be proactive
14 : Joe is passing by ...
Sorry to hear about your accident, bro. Take care.
16 : How does something like this even happen? Will there be charges?
don't road rage
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Winter is coming.
Xmas is coming.
Alcohol is on the wheel
Low light and night coming early
TAKE CARE guys.
We need you safe here next spring !
Drive slower, do not drink and drive, keep distances ....
And happy Xmas to all.
JRaven419
#2 Matters
FluffykinsTheDestroyer
#8 remember, big ass trucks have TERRIBLE blindspots.
BreakerSwitch
#4 it's always been wild to me that SUVs, upon their first showing, were known for being dangerous and prone to rollovers. Now Trucks and SUVs prone to rollover are most of the cars sold in the US each year. Advertising is a hell of a drug.
TheMellowPeril
*eurobeat intensifies*
1wholurks
If you live in a place where the temps drop below 30 deg f on a daily basis for months at a time, buy an additional set of wheels for your car/truck with WINTER TIRES/TYRES. They make a HUGE difference and make you and your family much safer.
Bunnies007
Came across this just today. Three young lives ended because of stupidity: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99xmzey88vo
Colopty
#12 After all the other ones this one was hilariously anticlimactic.
MioTaalas
Flying cars will fix all of this... <\s>
LariCheltsy
eastend666
Awesome dismount, my man.
Kaithar
If you learn one thing from these scenes... Always think *very* carefully about leaving your vehicle when in a potentially dangerous situation. You can't run from something approaching, but at least you're in a metal can designed to resist impacts.
TomahawkJackson
The safest place is *always* inside the car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7X1G6e6K2o
PetricusGaming
#1 looks like a fun hill other than the 3 tons of death coming at you
WorkerLurker
If you can dodge a car you can dodge a ball
BrockEffingSamson
Dodge, dip, defenestrate, deductible, dodge.
bill4935
...deny, depose.
guardian19d
"You've been in an accident." - Car speaker.
"I know I've been in an accident, you daffy bastard!" - Corban Dallas
relsky
I just got a dashcam a few weeks ago. I drive in Atlanta all the time, and I think the act of getting the dashcam miraculously fixed all of the bad drivers in this town instantaneously. I haven't had a single close call since I got it.
SaltyInternetPirate
I got a close call recently on my dashcam. The guy behind me was too close and too fast coming into an intersection. I tried stopping on the yellow (yellow means "stop if you can do so safely") and I quickly realized he'd rear-end me, so I had to go through on the yellow. He did slam on the brakes and barely stopped at the stop line, so I was right.
relsky
That's exactly what yellow means. It frustrates me to no end when people treat it like, "oh speed up to make it!"
paynoattentiontousernames
#2 that's some Final Destination shit going on
Feralkyn
#3 what does that caption mean? 8 lives left thanks to the cop..? What?
Weeknieunknowing
Right? I was wondering this too, but couldn't find anyone else in the comments until you xd
There's plenty of bad things that cops do and that they should be criticized for, but what was wrong here? The only improvement I can think of is having people get out of the car and standing on the other side of the guard rail as a matter of policy, but getting people to come out of the car is maybe problematic for other reasons
Feralkyn
I don't even know what the caption MEANS lol. Who has eight lives?! Was this meant to be a cat?! It's wild
Pusheenicorn1992
#1 forget falling on your ass and slide down on your tummies. Way more fun
Pusheenicorn1992
Am also getting my snow tires put on tomorrow
DrSharkbite
ChuckKarma
That car has collision abidance features.
sabrinadiesatdawn
This is beautiful. Thank you for your contribution
Outlavv
I just assume every driver on the road with me is actively trying to harm me and drive accordingly. Watch everyone, signal and be extremely obvious in where I am going. No sudden moves that could surprise anyone.
putcleverusernamehere
#8 He knows now
distractedFreek
#8 saw a video yesterday of workers pulling down a truck bed that had gotten stuck to one of the overhead signs.
B0g4r7
If he saw the video, why did he crash like that himself?
distractedFreek
Found it
i2ocker89
Happens way more then you think. At least twice a year in my county
MechKelly
#13 car and motorcycle both ran the red light.
PenguinsMadeOfCheese
Even if the lights are green, it still isn't a good idea to approach the crossing full speed. If an ambulance or police car has to go through red from the crossing road, you would still be screwed.
PyroFox35
It honestly looked like they were racing each other…
monkey484
This was my first thought.
Akistos
#2 did anyone else fight the urge to cheer when that first white SUV managed to get out of danger?
ChuckKarma
I know my insurance agent actually cheered. If only to fight back the tears as actuarial tables were being absolutely rekt by this conflagration.
Akistos
In a world of fiery, unrepentant death, you gotta take pleasure in the small victories, right?
Pulsahr
I shat my pants twice, does that count?
Akistos
Found the driver of the first white SUV, y'all.
jtwood
#7 wow
hoopyhoop
Perhaps if they hadn't been riding in the left lane while not passing anyone they could have seen the back up a half mile out.
jtwood
Good call. On every road in the world, the outer lane is only used for passing.
wadatahmydamie
Great save… but it wouldn’t have been so close if they’d been paying attention
gunnexx
The camera car? Couldnt do a whole lot at that point. Going from 60-0 in a situation like that isnt easy
wadatahmydamie
No, but with the line of traffic ahead of them, they should’ve been facing going from 25-0, not 60-0
gunnexx
Might not have seen it with that big white SUV in front of him. Ive been caught out plenty of times (not that bad) with a big van or truck in front of me blocking the view of the road. The white SUV has no excuse though
AusteninAlaska
He was too close for his speed. You should always drive with enough braking distance to stop, if the thing in front of you suddenly stops. He BLEW past the white car, which means he was too close and too fast.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braking_distance
paynoattentiontousernames
#1 "wherever the car stops, you park mate". Even with proper winter tires, driving that road is bad. You should just leave the car and hope you can get it back later.
28dayslaterwasawarning
All credit to the guy, that was some decent control whilst he was basically a passenger
PoliticalWanderer
Had to do that a couple of winters ago. Left work in the middle of a storm, had to go on all kinds of crazy backroads because the highway was not moving due to accidents, and less than a mile from home there was a hill where I just couldn't get the momentum to climb it.
After sliding down it a couple of times I just had to leave the car in front of someone's house, walk the rest of the way, and go back for it in the morning after the way was plowed.
MisterLemons
My favorite question to ask in these videos is "did this guy even need to be out or is the coffee at home just not appealing enough when it does't cost $4?"
People would rather be anywhere but home which forces all the people who want to be nowhere but home out to work and we wind up with so many more cars on the ice and all the pileups that come with it because "I'm booooored"
JT1984
The one time I got stuck in snow it's was because I was in a meeting at work, and despite me saying several times that I had to leave bc of the weather, the person in charge would not let me leave. Wound up at the bottom of a hill spinning my tires for 45 minutes. Leaving the car wasn't an option, bc there was literally nowhere to go. So sometimes it's people just trying to get home
esbi72
#2 is insane
Sensiblyinteresting
Looks like he's CGI'd in
ktkboom
I've seen the longer version. He's trying to get people to slow down. Good intentions, but he ends up just being another hazard instead.
Sensiblyinteresting
Ah, as they say "The road to several car crashes is paved with good intentions"
MatrimBloodyCauthon
..."and black ice"
TheOneThatGotBanned
Black ice is freaking scary, mostly because you know, a lot will not heed the warning and slow down
IAmTheBadW01f
And if you're in the road it doesn't matter how careful you are, other idiots can still ruin your day
retrogradewire
That dude is at the beginning of a Final Destination movie
SaltyInternetPirate
That road must be ice all over. Even those that see it from a distance can't stop on time
ThisGostakIsHereForTheDoshes
That seems to be a bridge, at least that looks like an expansion gap in the road.
ThadisJones
That's a man who rolled an 18 on his DEX stat
applesforjuice
And a 0 on wisdom?
ThadisJones
He's conscious and making mental choices, so he has at least a 1 in wisdom, but perhaps not much above that
amp99
Mercurybird
A brilliantly executed pirouette! Music choice is on point.
randomwalrus
How else you gonna check if it is safe behind you so you can change lanes? Show me a better way, and I will change.
ChuckKarma
Thanks to the time & space coordinates on his shared video, law enforcement can look up the recent trafficam footage and nail this guy.
rusrsdude
150km/h, rainy day, with traffic nearby?
CanadianCobraChicken
But you forget! Their mom said they're special!
ObeeJuanKenobi
Great to see some old Petter Solberg footage still floating around.
amp99
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
Leningrad https://google.com/maps?q=59.9594,30.5529,&z=17&hl=en
B0g4r7
Southbound on the A-118, just on the West edge of St. Petersburg.
ChuckKarma
Russia! I knew it!
mercbrit
Never ceases to amaze me, that in a country where it snows every winter, there are still people that stand on the brake pedal , lock up the wheels and expect to remain in control.
TomahawkJackson
/2 On closer inspection, the badge is Suzuki, and digging further into the taillight/headlight situation - that's an NC (2018+) Suzuki/Toyota/Maruki Ertiga and all variants have ABS as standard equipment.
TomahawkJackson
Standing On The Pedal is the correct response. Has been for a whole generation of adults.
ABS has been mandatory on every passenger vehicle sold in the EU since July 1, 2004, and "sold in the EU" meant that putting ABS on every car and van was most cost efficient.
The typical lifespan of MY2004 vehicles in the EU was 10-15 years. Less than 1% of passenger vehicles on the road in snowy climates lack ABS.
B0g4r7
Negative. You can see the result in the video. All the wheels lock, and as far as ABS knows the vehicle has stopped and isn't moving. There is no input to prompt it to unlock any of the wheels.
Feralkyn
Dude how old are you lmao
Frostycopper
I believes it is the fight/flight/freeze response kicking in.
mercbrit
We all know what it is, as I say, in a place where it happens regularly, it should not occur because it’s not a new thing and experience should prevent it. Yet it doesn’t.
johnvictor
I doubt those country's driving instructions are as bad as the USA's is as well. Where we basically don't have one.
Colopty
Assuming they got ABS, which it'd be weird if they didn't, they can indeed just stand on the brake pedal. It won't be as effective as on a normal summer road of course, but it will brake the car as best as possible instead of merely locking up the wheels and losing them all control of the car.
Of course, even the best braking possible will only help a certain amount, they still need to drive extra carefully in the first place.
MioTaalas
And does jack shit when it's slippery like that. ABS locks the breaks, let's go, locks them again... Nope.
There's no good system that never locks them in the first place outside of the driver controlling it by feel.
mercbrit
If they had ABS, the wheels wouldnt lock up. They are, so they haven’t.
AllTheKitties
Can you even get a car without abs? Does abs matter if your tires don't have traction?
TomahawkJackson
It's a 2018+ Suzuki/Toyota/Maruki Ertiga. All trim levels in all markets come with ABS as standard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Ertiga#Sec">2018)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Ertiga#Second_generation_(NC;_2018)
https://www.globalsuzuki.com/automobile/lineup/ertiga/
B0g4r7
Whatever was supposed to prevent the wheels from locking up clearly did not do so.
Colopty
So you reckon it was a car built before the 70s?
mercbrit
No, I used my eyes to see the locked wheels.
Colopty
And you've ruled out the possibility of the parking brake being engaged?
Zetor
I should put on my winter tires...
Coreation
that won't save you from #1 or black ice though, but yes :)
UdensZirnis
#1 could have been saved by letting go of brakes. But looks like they had too much fun with their big, white sled.
Coreation
Interesting, yea, if they were driving manual gear, I guess they could shift in to a higher gear and try to stabilize things. It did look like they were having fun and it wasn't their first trip down that street :D
AllAnusMorissette
idiots. they're everywhere.
terrifyingspacemonkeys
I almost got taken out like that just last week. A last second mirror check before I turned was the only thing that stopped a transit van doing at least 80mph from slamming into the side of me. I immediately pulled over and cried.
BreakerSwitch
Correct take. Last time I had a car interaction that emotionally compromised me I promptly endangered myself.
astralfields
Had that once on a scooter. Little 50cc thing governed to 50 km/h (31 mph). It was like 9pm, streets were empty. I was on the main street in my home village, turn signal on, preparing to turn left onto my home street. Suddenly this idiot of an Audi driver overtook me at well over 100 km/h, half a second before I initiated my turn. If you're inside a built-up area in Germany, speed limit is 50 km/h. Crazy wanker. If I hadn't been watching my mirror I might've died.
astralfields
Also, for any Germans reading this and wondering... yeah, the scooter was limited to 50 km/h rather than the standard 45 because it was built and permitted in 1991, before the 50cc limit was reduced to 45. It's grandfathered in and allowed to go a bit faster. It also had a mechanical speed governor, and me being a scrawny beanstalk, it didn't get enough weight on the wheels so it actually went like 52-53 km/h... completely legally without any tuning. That's why I bought the thing, obviously :^)
ZiomalZParafii
This is Poland and IIRC, police was to blame as they should have checked the mirror before changing lanes.
Frobizzle
I feel like a person shouldn't be passing that many cars at once in the opposing lane. They have some of the blame here, if not most of it.
Ansph
It looks like the police car meant to block them from passing...
MioTaalas
It's messed up there's no double line there saying "you cannot pass"... They should be at every intersection...
Etrigan77
mirror check would have prevented it yes but if you are overtaking a line of cars at speed like that then sorry the you are the idiot and must carry the blame for the incident. This was not a dual carriageway... the idiot was overtaking using the oncoming traffic lane so the cop would have just been checking for oncoming traffic not someone flying up behind him
ZiomalZParafii
Ok, found the article in Polish https://moto.pl/MotoPL/7,88389,31241347,wyprzedzal-i-wjechal-w-skrecajacy-radiowoz-sprawa-trafila-do.html but to sum up: the court decided that the police was to blame because they were too far from the middle line; when you change the line you must "be especially careful" and they were not and you must give a way to any car that is moving on the lane you are about to enter. So yeah, reckless camera guy for sure but not guilty according to the court.
ZiomalZParafii
Not sure if Imgur will ping everyone who commented here so I'll do this manually as an update: @Feralkyn, @astralfields, @JustTryingToHelpDude, @gunnexx, @turtlefarm
gunnexx
Appreciate it!
JustTryingToHelpDude
Hella interesting reasoning, not gonna pretend to understand it. But yeah, different countries, different... everything. Thanks for the link!
astralfields
Thanks mate
turtlefarm
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
JustTryingToHelpDude
A mirror check *might* have prevented that, but the fault remains with the camera car IMO - because of the speed alone at least. I don't know the traffic laws in Poland, but where I live, the camera car would have violated quite the number of rules even before hitting the police car and without the slightest question would be found guilty.
freezingpilot
Not guilty in Canada from the looks of it. In passing lane, no oncoming traffic, markings on road allow for passing, not breaking speed limit. Also, doesn't look like the police car was signalling but hard to tell with that video quality.
GeorgieCostanza
Uhh, yeah. Camera car is in the wrong side of the road overtaking, not illegal, but right of way goes to the car turning for sure. Otherwise the car would never complete the turn because everyone behind it should be overtaking them. Lol
PanNonOpticon
Depends on jurisdiction. Here the police car would have been at fault as that sideroad isn't considered big enough to be a crossing and he was blocking overtaker.
GeorgieCostanza
Seems odd to me. Especially cause the overtaker should have observed all the traffic braking and taken that into consideration for his speed and awareness
ZiomalZParafii
Really? Why? (Except from the speed). Good visibility, proper stripped line on the road, no sign not allowing passing other cars. That's the honest question to become better driver. Maybe I forgot some law that I should know.
gunnexx
Reckless driving, you cant see whats going on in the front of that queue
turtlefarm
Mostly all over Europe (don't know the Polish law though) the car in front going the same direction always has the right of way to go where ever they are going. The car coming from behind always has to yield. In Finland the fault is usually like 99% of the time determined to be on the person who rear ends, even if the car in front suddenly slows down or turns without visible reason. The rationale I think is because cars always have poor visibility backwards so it's safer that way.
JustTryingToHelpDude
Yeah so like mentioned before, passing multiple cars at once is illegal in many places and dangerous everywhere - you can see and predict what 1-2 cars in front of you are doing, but thats about it. Same goes for them, too: I can observe the car behind me, but everything further than that is a blind spot.
Second: overtaking a bunch of cars (or even just one) that are currently slowing down is a no-no, because there must be a reason why they are getting slower. Speeding up yourself to pass >>
JustTryingToHelpDude
>> those cars is a 'hold my beer' move and we generally try to avoid those, right?
Third: the cam car voluntarily left its own lane, which is not illegal, but puts the driver in the position of having to be 1000% extra careful, because thats the lane where cars drive the other way. That driver wasn't careful in the least. For example: the spot where the police turned left was a piece of road. A car coming from and turning right would check left for cars, not as much right for overtakers.
Feralkyn
Afaik also in most of Europe you can't pass an entire line of cars like this. One car yeah, five in a row not so much
astralfields
Aye, you need to ensure proper visibility and such, and exercise common sense. If there's an intersection, you have to expect that someone might turn left. Overtaking in that situation is very stupid. I don't know much about Polish law, but here in Germany, any court would put 100% of the blame on the POV driver and none on the police officer. While you should of course always check your mirrors when turning left, the officer still didn't have to reasonably expect anyone to overtake them there.