What is an escape ramp, like the one shown, meant for?

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Escape ramps are built along steep downgrades so that a vehicle whose brakes have failed, or that is moving too fast to control, can leave the road and come to a stop, often in deep loose gravel or sand. They are not limited to any particular type of vehicle.

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Topic: Emergencies   License: CDL

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• Mountain Grades and Brake Fade

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