Missed it by *that* much

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 09/23/2015 at 11:30 • Filed to: None

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This code brown was entirely my fault. I was changing lanes, and spent just a little too much time shoulder checking. It was very nearly the end of the Audi.

Rico > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:34

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The 2015 C300 loaner I had last month beeped at me in a situation just like this, I was trying to change lanes and shoulder checking and had not realized the car in front stopped. The beep caught my attention and I did the same maneuver you did but with way more space.

Collision prevention tech is some seriously handy stuff.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Rico 09/23/2015 at 11:35

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Agreed.

Flavien Vidal > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:43

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Damm that was close... Never had to do evasive manoeuvres like that yet, so well done! Not sure I’d manage it that good.

iSureWilll > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:44

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From the dive, looks like the CRV in front of you was surprised of the stopping as well. Good moves sir!

Rainbow > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:45

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I’m currently uploading a similar near-miss, actually. Yesterday must have been National Make-An-Opponaut-Crap-Himself Day.

Urambo Tauro > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:53

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That sure is one busy left lane...

Steve in Manhattan > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 11:54

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I remember my driving instructor saying: “nothing beats a look.”
So true.

valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 12:02

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I’d recommend setting up your mirrors to eliminate your blindspot. This was a trick I learned during a BMW advanced driver training course I took and it was suggested by the instructors who were professional drivers so I’d take their word over any Internet commenter who firmly believes that you cannot eliminate your blindspots.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option 09/23/2015 at 13:00

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I actually have blind spot mirrors on my car. When I say I was shoulder checking, I mean I spent too much time staring at my blind spot mirror.

valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2015 at 13:05

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Gotcha. Either way, good that you are unscathed!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option 09/23/2015 at 13:06

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I’m quite glad. Would not have been a fun get-together.