If you’ve spent any time traveling on highways in the United States, chances are that you’ve seen those strange-looking ramps off to the side of the road near large hills and steep inclines. They’re called runaway truck ramps, and they’re designed to prevent extremely severe accidents in the event of brake failure. But who exactly are these ramps designed to protect, and how do they work? First of all, runaway truck ramps are designed primarily for long-haul semi-truck drivers,
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