What's with suicidal cats?

Have you ever wondered what makes a cat dart out in front of your car at the very last second? Is it that this particular cat has decided to end its life in 'death-by-car' fashion? I think not.

I'd put money on it that cats sit around daring each other to see if they can insight a traffic accident by forcing the unsuspecting driver of a 2 ton vehicle to swerve to miss that last moment road hazard. And that's exactly why I speed up and listen for the double thump.