Yesterday the Mrs and i were on a local road which has four lanes. Its a suburban street with speed limit of 45. I was in the middle lane as we approached a busy intersection as at that point there was a left turn lane. We were in my vw wagon.

As we approached the intersection a person suddenly appeared from behind the left turners going the same direction as we were, turning abruptly left from the other direction.

I made a lane change turning right then left and continuing on without ever touching the brakes. Both turns were made at the limit of adhesion with the car sliding slightly. The little wagon responded with impeccable handling manners.

I was impressed.

As for my driving, it was all done with subconscious thought as there was not time to think anything through. It was all over in a second.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.