Yep...just crashed the motor on the Motorway...it was a bit mental.
Coming back from my old mans as it was his Birthday, on the soaking and misty Glasgow underpass leading upto the Kingston Bridge. All was well, no problems it seemed...everyone was doing roughly 50 (signs said 40).
Suddenly, the car in front of me slams on its breaks....I slam on mine and stop with about...
<------> this much to spare...seriously.
Thinking to myself...thank feck for that. Unfortunately the car behind me didnt stand a chance in hell. Saw him in the mirror and prayed for a miracle. The impact wasnt much, but enough to jerk the car forward and make me hit the car in front slightly.
Unfortunately again, this wasnt the end. Behind the car that hit me were three other cars, all piled up and in a terrible state. I got out, checked everyone was ok and made sure all was well first of all. At this point I hadnt even looked my Clio yet.
To my surprise (and relief) she wasnt that bad at all. The front actually didnt have a mark on it. Will get a better look in the daylight tomorrow. All seems well. The back has a few small scratches and a bit of paint has fell off but it could have been a lot lot worse.
I am so relieved, the impact seemed huge at the time but the damage is minimal. The bodywork under the rear bumper is still intact and no exhaust damage or anything that I can spot yet.
The guy in front of me said nothing was wrong with his car and that it was ok. We both checked the front of mine and it all looked well. He left fairly soon after it. I stayed with the group of people that formed on the side. Swapped name and telephone number with the guy that went into me. I doubt he will claim anything as it was him that went into me and he asked "do you want to swap details, or just leave it". Fair enough.
I never really took into account before about the breaking distance on the slippery road but now I have a whole new perspective. My first year in the car too, nearly the end...so this will be alright....hoping for that no-claims bonus anyway. Main thing was though nobody was seriously hurt...cars can be repaired - lost lives cant.
One relieved man here.
