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This slow down is real.

I still clearly remember, 40 years ago(!), waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic, seeing in my rear view mirror the car behind me being rear-ended, and, looking forward, deciding I could just make a quick left turn. I particularly remember seeing what looked like plastic from the tail light flying away from that car.

Yay teenaged adrenal gland! I made the turn and immediately pulled over. I was shaking.

The only other times I knew my life was at risk it was slow and embarrassing. Nothing like NickRandom's experience.