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Hmmm, interesting... Rally driving is all about reaction to unexpected driving obstacles and situations. Yes, the Co calls the next corner, known hazard, etc but very often it is the unexpected that is the decider. Deer, cow on road, dislodged rock from previous car, stopped competitor, new mud, slippery surface. I daresay Seb Loeb (and a lot of other top drivers) would be in big trouble if their reaction time to the unexpected at well over 100+ kph was 1.5 to 3 seconds.
My information said .5 to .7 for mental reaction to action was the norm. I have driven Rally cars and track events.
I confess I do drive much more 'actively' than most road users and am more aware than most as to road conditions and situations. Both our cars are slightly civilised rally cars, VR4s with turbos, 4WD, AYC, ceramic brakes and over 300 hp. I do take advantage of the capabilities sometimes.
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