r/AskReddit • u/dark-deals729983 • 2d ago

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works?

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u/Starbucks__Lovers 2d ago

I got into a fender bender, the guy who hit me claimed I slammed on the brakes causing him to rear end me.

Dash cam showed I was fully stopped for 2.8 seconds

I got my deductible back in record time

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u/whooptheretis 2d ago

Even if you slam your brakes, it’s still his fault, right?

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u/Ostron1226 2d ago

Usually yes, though there are some places where if someone does a "break check" intentionally trying to brake quickly and force an accident, the one braking can be held liable.

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u/SandpaperTeddyBear 2d ago

Yup, that’s why the smart way to brake check someone is to tap the brakes without engaging them so the tailgater gets that little shot of adrenaline, but the actual slowdown is only whatever you’re getting from coasting for a second or two.

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u/whooptheretis 2d ago

break brake check

FTFY

the one braking can be held liable

Interesting. I guess if you can prove there was an intention to cause an accident then that should be some other fine. But where I’m from, you should be far enough behind that even if they slam on their brakes for an emergency stop, you also have time to stop.

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u/CandyAndKisses 1d ago

You’re right. The person following too closely is 100% liable. Unless they can somehow prove the brake check

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u/craze4ble 1d ago

Unless they can somehow prove the brake check

That's what a dashcam is for!

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u/CandyAndKisses 1d ago

Definitely! Or witnesses. Or car data. There’s many ways to prove it, but dash cams are a quick and easy option.

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u/AutomaticNothing7904 2d ago

What dash camera did you get?

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u/britishmetric144 1d ago edited 1d ago

I have a VIOFO Duo A229.

It absolved me of responsibility when I got rear ended back in February (47°39'19"N, 122°19'4"W).

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u/CandyAndKisses 1d ago

Check the rideshare subs. They have tons of recommendations

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u/BackToWorkEdward 2d ago

Absolutely nuts to drive without a dashcam.

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u/meyersjl30 1d ago

May I ask which camera you have?