QLeo
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- Joined
- May 17, 2023
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- Location
- Scottish Highlands
- Driving
- MG4 SE LR
In our area, sheep roam free, but are pretty street-wise. We have been aware that our MG is pretty quiet, perhaps silent at low speeds, so have been careful when sheep are in the road.
Today, I was coming home, and fortunately was going quite slowly. I saw two holidaymakers with two large black dogs on the grass nearby - not sure what they were doing. Unfortunately the dogs spooked the sheep, which panicked, one running blindly straight at the car. AEB was off, but manual emergency braking was on. I hit the brake, and the car stopped dead, a small squeak of tyres. I have no idea whether MG brakes are especially fierce, but wow, I was grateful for them today. No sheep harmed in the incident, but my nerves are still rather shredded. I don't believe the issue was worsened by the car's quietness, as panicked sheep, well, panic. Very happy with our car though, if it looks after us like that. It would have been interesting had I had AEB on, though. It may not have reacted, as the sheep came in fast from the side.
Today, I was coming home, and fortunately was going quite slowly. I saw two holidaymakers with two large black dogs on the grass nearby - not sure what they were doing. Unfortunately the dogs spooked the sheep, which panicked, one running blindly straight at the car. AEB was off, but manual emergency braking was on. I hit the brake, and the car stopped dead, a small squeak of tyres. I have no idea whether MG brakes are especially fierce, but wow, I was grateful for them today. No sheep harmed in the incident, but my nerves are still rather shredded. I don't believe the issue was worsened by the car's quietness, as panicked sheep, well, panic. Very happy with our car though, if it looks after us like that. It would have been interesting had I had AEB on, though. It may not have reacted, as the sheep came in fast from the side.