smkmn13 t1_j68e6e9 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:57 PM

No, I don't think Subaru drivers are systematically worse, although given it's a brand known for safety there might be more defensive drivers behind the wheel which might seem worse to some people.

Also, "subris" (Subaru hubris) is real, but I think it applies to anyone with their first 4/AWD car - people think the increased traction that helps you go will also help you stop, but it doesn't!

Alternative-Lion1336 t1_j68mwgv wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:08 PM

When in reality it induces corner entry understeer

captainXdaithi t1_j69mjsx wrote on January 28, 2023 at 7:13 PM

At road speeds, this is unimportant though. And on highways, there aren't hairpin turns lol

Alternative-Lion1336 t1_j69ogu3 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Oh no. Even in snow- especially in snow, ironically. The actually handle better if you have too much wheel in and your foot in the gas and intentionally wash it out a bit.

But yes. That generally implies extralegal speed, but the physics don’t care about Jonny law (they have their own)

uuuge OP t1_j6941xc wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM

I find that they generally tend to tailgate so close that I can no longer see the headlights of their car and sometimes the driver even disappears from view. I always drive the speed limit or 5 to 10 mph faster, but it's like they're playing a game and actually seeing how close they can get to my vehicle.

It's never not a Subaru doing this.

smkmn13 t1_j694q8o wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Seriously? Maybe that's true for WRX drivers, but I feel like the stereotypical Subaru driver is a grandparent with base-model Forester driving 5 miles below the speed limit.