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Originally Posted by glatt
Seems kind of pointless slowing down on RT 81 where the speed limit is 70.
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Slowing down means each driver has more time to see the problem and find a solution. Furthermore, slowing down by only 10 MPH means almost 40% of energy is removed from the vehicle. That means brakes work that much better (if necessary).
Many states require vehicles to pas all bicycles, pedestrians and 'stopped on the shoulder cars' with at least 4 feet (1.3 meters) separation.
So why was a first truck on the shoulder before a second truck veered off the road?