[NoD GP]

Riding up to the dealership last week to pick up some chain lube, a dumbass in a van wasn't paying attention to the traffic in front of him and slammed on his brakes. Luckily I was keeping my distance and was able to apply both brakes and come to a very quick stop while the vehicle behind me was also braking hard. Hit my brakes so quick, I missed my clutch and stalled out... so thank goodness I kept a cushion ahead of me and the guy behind me was looking past me as well.

 

[NoD GP]

That's one think I hope car drivers will take advantage of. When you are following a motorcycle, you have a good view of the brake lights of the next car ahead of the motorcycle. So assuming they are paying attention, they should have more time to get on the brakes and avoid ramming into the back of a motorcyclist. "Should" being the key word

What "should" happen and what "does" happen are usually completely opposite. I have created a good habit, regardless of the vehicle I am in/on, of watching 2-3 vehicles ahead of me, rather than just the one immediately in front.