Why do cats always wait for my car to approach before running out in front of it?

Question

Why can't they just hang fire until I've passed?

Answer 1

They thought they were already in haven when they saw that angle face of yours.

Answer 2

Lucky you - I always have to swerve to get them.

Answer 3

yeah my cat use to do that but since we dont stop and keep going hes learned to get out of the way or he will get hit.

Answer 4

Its them and flipping foxes and stags isn't it.

You jam on the brakes and they run left-right-left-right..across! just as you're hitting nought miles an hour.

Answer 5

Hmmm ..... tough one. You don`t by any chance reek of tuna do you?

Answer 6

Oh my god, mine always do that as well....sorry I don't know the answer. Maybe it's because they miss us when we are out all day. One of my cats follow me everywhere and especially when I am coming down stairs, he always tries to trip me up. Little buggers.

Answer 7

They must hate themselves as much as I hate them! Hahaha

Answer 8

do u brake? next time run them over! cats are arroogant and cocky! they sh*t all over my lawn and considering they dont like being watched going to the loo,they take great pleasure in me watching, either i've got extrovert cats living next door(6 cats there ffs) or theyare docile,but if yourpassing through stoke on trent soon,let me know,i'll throw them in ya path, lol:-)

Answer 9

I know!  i think its just a game for them, its not as dangerous as it seems though, because their reactions are so much quicker than ours. So although we think they're leaving it until the last second to get out of the way, they know they actually have loads of time.

Answer 10

BRILLIANT (LMAO)

I'm banging this in my quotes and quips page (lol)

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Answer 11

Because it would be stupid of them to run out in front of you if you weren't there yet...

  And so,

      they wait.

Answer 12

I have the same problem. Well if your coming home then I think it would have to do with them thinking you have food or because they know that your car is warm (you know how they like to stay extra warm).  Hope that answers your question some what.

Answer 13

Perhaps you car has a catalyser fitted ?