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Attilatheblond

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1. If you ever travel down a western mountain highway, and wonder about those lanes off to the side going up a bit are

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 07:57 PM

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off the main road, THIS is why they exist. Sadly, not every downhill highway has them. 'Run Away' roads are real and save lives. Got to see one get used by a massive truck coming down an interstate grade. It was a terrifying sight hoping that truck got over to the run away exit in time on that busy interstate pass thru several driving lanes of traffic.

People need to understand that physics won't argue with you on a downhill grade. Alas, some drivers just don't understand that inertia is a real thing.

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If you ever travel down a western mountain highway, and wonder about those lanes off to the side going up a bit are Attilatheblond Thursday #1

They are in heavy use on most western interstates--I-70 just west of Denver especially... hlthe2b Thursday #3

I've driven that road, it has some of the steepest grades I've ever seen. sop Thursday #2