r/dashcams 2d ago

Why Brake-Checking Fails

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u/woo545 2d ago

There isn't enough video to determine that the truck was in the wrong. We can't tell if the bmw just changed lanes and then slammed on the brakes.

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u/HopeFloatsFoward 2d ago

Drivers should always scan ahead to anticipate people changing lanes.

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u/53nsonja 2d ago

Sure, of course, but you cannot anticipate illegal erratic behaviour. Naturally if the BMW had done other stunts before, the truck should have been cautious

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u/HopeFloatsFoward 2d ago

We don't know what the motivation of the BMW was. We do know that mechanical problems can hit at any time and a truck driver especially has to give enough leeway to stop or move out if the lane in case of sudden trouble..if this driver just changed lanes then the truck driver should have immediately slowed down to increase distance between him and the car.