Originally Posted by shapeshifter309
I actually do this ever since I rear-ended someone when I was 17. Even on dry pavement. Some idiots don't realize you don't need to slam on the brakes every time you stop, and you don't need to do 40 mph up to my bumper.
Going along with your advice, leave a little room between you and the guy in front of you. I don't know if it will matter any if you do end up getting rear-end in a XF, but if someone does rear-end you, at least you'll have some space in front of you so you don't get pushed into the back of the car in front of you.
I've always done it, but, I probably do it more because I ride a bike. Getting rear ended in a car sucks, getting nailed on a bike sucks worse.
As for leaving room in front of you, that also helps give you the opportunity to move out of the way (which you can't do if you're parked on the guy's bumper).