Why should a passenger vehicle driver brake smoothly rather than abruptly whenever possible?

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1. Sudden braking can throw standing or unsecured passengers forward, causing injury
2. It has no real effect on passenger safety, since modern suspension systems absorb most of the force from a sudden stop
3. Smooth braking is only about fuel economy
4. Abrupt braking is always safer in traffic

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