That reminds me of something - speaking of reaction- time/effectiveness, I can relate a recent 'oh shit' incident where Kathy's observation & reaction was every bit as quick if not a little quicker than mine would have been. A big doe (not the ray-me kind!) scampered right in front of us as she was driving along ~50mph. As I was starting to point & about to yell a warning, she was already on it & had it hauled-down right at the limit of ABS engagement, stopping to a slow roll about 5' shy of splattering Bambi's mom. Tightest pucker either of us have had in a long time!

(impressed me & me proud of her too

)
Point being, my 'male instincts' wouldn't have made a bit of difference & it was a matter of
individual reaction time/skills. So I think your point holds water too, Tigger.
Remember the far more important point though, however well ANY guy can ride, he'll NEVER have these!!!