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BMW E34 and dashcam driver narrowly escape death with lightning-quick reflexes

BMW E34 and dashcam driver narrowly escape death with lightning-quick reflexes

jameskarlchan

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A video of two drivers speeding and almost crashing to their deaths seems to be circulating on social media, Whatsapp groups and Telegram chats.

Here's the link to the 14-second video.

 

They almost died

In the video, you can see both the BMW and dashcam driver take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with a stationary vehicle on lane 1 (rightmost lane).

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If they had crashed, based on how fast they were going past other cars on the road, they would have died. 

Online Chatter - Pro or lucky?

I'm not even sure whether to be horrified or impressed by the display of lightning quick reflexes in the video.

Netizens seem to be leaning more towards impressed.

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Indeed. They are waiting. 

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TangSL

This is one of the many hazards along expressway. Driver simply leave the car without any ideas of the safety of others. Where is the flashing Triangle sign to place a few car lengths at the rear to warn others? TP and LTA should spot check on cars for this safety signboard.

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1fast1

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Good reactions, but this (from the cam car view) is exactly why you leave stability control fully on when driving on the road. It is likely the situation would've ended very differently without this driver aid active.

I know a few self-proclaimed "expert" drivers who claim to drive routinely on the roads without any stability aids on. I just smile and walk away. On a track where things are more controlled, you can do what you like, but on the road, it's a different set of priorities.

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RadX

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4 hours ago, Turboflat4 said:

Good reactions, but this (from the cam car view) is exactly why you leave stability control fully on when driving on the road. It is likely the situation would've ended very differently without this driver aid active.

I know a few self-proclaimed "expert" drivers who claim to drive routinely on the roads without any stability aids on. I just smile and walk away. On a track where things are more controlled, you can do what you like, but on the road, it's a different set of priorities.

But you still whack All the cones le😂😂

 

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56 minutes ago, RadX said:

But you still whack All the cones le😂😂

 

I was going for them. Thought of them as cyclists. 😂😂😂

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Ake109

If you look at the E34's 3rd brake light, he was on the brakes several seconds before the swerve so he must have seen the parked car and planned somewhat in advance (maybe waiting for that 86/brz to clear).

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