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THE BEST WAY TO BRACE FOR IMPACT

 
BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: January 27, 2012

Dear Tom and Ray:

I drive in city traffic daily, and I find that at least once per day, I have to brake sharply from traffic speed to a dead stop. I usually check the rearview mirror to see what is happening behind me as I stop. The question is: If someone is about to hit me, should I release the brakes to lessen the impact, potentially pushing me into the car in front of me, or should I hold the brakes and take the full impact on my rear bumper? My gut tells me to hold the brake, but could I suffer less total damage by having a little damage on both ends, or should I take the hit and try to spare the vehicle in front of me? Thanks. -- Dwayne

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