. NPCs also appear to have rubberband AI that allows them to ram a supercar off the road despite having a inferior vehicle.
this seems to happen with every GTA game i've played-- especially San Andreas.
theres a problem on the freeway where they're going INCREDIBLY fast. if you somehow scare them (hitting them, shooting a weapon, etc) they will go their normal, city speed. they're able to ram your ass back to the other city.