I guess if there is a difference, I was a multi-engine aviator, and so there is no stigma against the Go Around in fact I went around quite often in training and in reality. Happily the taxpayers were billed for the fuel, but then I have always been grateful vocally for the participation of taxpayers in my flying career.
Today I use the same technique driving. Instead of screwing everyone behind you in traffic, should you find yourself out of position for a turn, or a lane change or whatever, Go Around, it doesn’t take much time and you save yourself and others a lot of heartburn.
With the mishaps that I’ve investigated, they were fighters and jet trainers.
I agree with the Go Around mentality in your car. If you’re in the fast lane and see your exit coming up fast, don’t careen across 4 lanes of traffic to make the exit. People are terrible for that on the interstate. Go to the next exit, turn around, and hit it coming the other way. That’s your little penance for not paying attention, and it sure beats dying! I’d rather add the 4 minutes to the trip.