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@hippy
Properly adjusted road calipers are fine.
If they can stop 90kg of Magnus Backstedt from 100kph you lot will only have issues with your technique.
The harder you brake with the front the further you need to push your weight back. So when emergency braking you need to push your arse over the back of the saddle at the same time you squeeze the front brake, preventing rear wheel lift.
Some times it's beneficial to use both brakes and turn with the car that's just cut you up. If it's from high speed you will slide the bike sideways with the turn and are less likely to contact the car. If you do contact the car the impact will be lessened.
There's loads of little bits and pieces to learn... just crash more and you'll work 'em all out. :)