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Ironically, cars with advanced safety features such as anti-lock brakes and stability control then get into more crashes. As one van driver noted, the car behind her smashed into the back. Then the driver complained that his anti-lock brakes failed to stop him fast enough.
Recently ran across three cars all smashed into one another. They were all blaming the fourth car that had slowed down and made a right turn into a driveway. Not one of them bothered to blame themselves as I explained to each that if you hit the car in front, then you are 100% responsible. Later the cop had to explain it again to each. They insisted it was the fault of the right turning driver - not their tailgating.
Again, stats show that cars with anti-lock brakes do more rear crashing. But then you see that with SUVs driving down an iced road at excessive speed. They are in an SUV. Therefore they can drive faster on ice. Yes, that constitutes logic to so many.
If he tailgates, then you slow down excessively before making a turn. When he tailgates, do everything possible to maximize your safety at his expense.
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