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seamusTX wrote:

AEA wrote:Everyone suggesting to not get close enough to get trapped should consider what he said in the first place. That is the lead car started to go and then stopped several times. This makes it almost impossible to mantain distance unless you actually just stay where you are.

I have had people pull that trick. There is no law that says you have to follow closely. The law says the opposite: You must maintain a safe distance.

There are many other factors to consider before you leave your car:

• Is cover available away from the car? Often it is not.
• Is losing your car a major problem for you? Many people don't have insurance and can't afford to replace the car.
• What kind of neighborhood are you in?
• Who else is around? A gang on the corner?

- Jim

I would also point out that inside the car you are still armed and you most definitely can shoot through the doors, windshield, side windows, etc., and yet still have some protection from physical assault (not using firearms). You also still have the option of driving over them or using your vehicle to push them out of the way if necessary. If you abandon your vehicle, you give up what little protection it offers.