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Old 01-03-2010, 06:10 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by k.civic.f4i View Post
people also argue that the trucks can stop abruptly but its highly unlikely that they could slow down faster than whatever you are driving(passenger vehicles)
People are also wrong sometimes.

The only semi rig that can stop faster than a car with functioning brakes is the semi rig that plows into a reinforced brick wall.

Now another rig BEHIND you might be a safety hazard.
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