Yes, but looking down the road a quarter mile won't help you if someone just stumbles out right in front of you. I had a woman almost do that to me, luckily the guy she was with grabbed her and pulled her back. I was aware, not under the influence and immediately began to brake, but if he hadn't pulled her back I believe I would have still hit her, even though I did everything right. Not to mention the witch might have gotten me rear-ended for braking so suddenly.