Runaway Ramp Technique

With huge flames shooting out the back of the truck?.....

 

The runaway ramps will stop you without any technique or applying your last bit of brakes. The trouble you might encounter is getting to the ramp with other traffic on the road. Car drivers are like a steel curtain in the left lane staring at their phones, if the runway ramp is on left side. The slow trucks are like a steel curtain in the right lane if the runaway ramp is to the right. 10% of drivers have and/or use a CB so I'd worry more about making it through traffic than getting stopped by the ramps. You will stop in the gravel or sand pit regardless of what you do IF you get to them. Just more reason to drive like your decisions have consequences.

 

If your heading into a ramp, about the only thing you want to do is try to be as straight as possible. Then keep a firm but not death grip on the wheel and hold it as straight as possible. The gravel will take care of the rest.

 

I've heard make sure that seat belt is on tight because you are going for one heck of a ride...

 

It might be wise to stick it in neutral as well just before you hit the sand

 

Have yet to see a truck go past the end of a ramp. Some have come close, but still did not get passed the end.
It will be a less than fun ride.

To add to this. Dont do anything other than hold the line.
Once in the gravel, dont use brakes or throttle, just ride it out. It will stop you.

 

grab on to that oh s### handle and enjoy the ride