Originally Posted by
Leebo
Unless you drive with 2 feet, how long does your car travel taking your foot from the gas to the brake? Some quick googling came up with 35-45 ft for a bike and anywhere from 60-90 ft for a car at 30mph.
Unless your hands are already on the Brake levers it takes a longer to grip them than it does to move your foot while driving.
I'd say bikes only gain in a situation where there is a moderate concern regarding needing a quick stop. At both no concern and maximum ready a car wins on reaction time.