On 26/07/2018 18:43, ARW wrote:
You know that you are going to get arse ended.

Do you keep your foot on the brakes so that you don't get pushed into
the car in front or do keep your foot off the brake and have two bumps
but of less severity?


You keep your foot on the brake so you minimise your chances of injury.
If you don't have your foot on the brake you will be accelerated
forwards faster and hence suffer more injury.
The van might be more crumpled but who cares.
The one hitting you might suffer more damage too.