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What is an escape ramp on a mountain highway used for?

Escape ramps stop runaway vehicles.

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  1. Stopping runaway vehicles ✔
  2. Passing slow trucks
  3. Scenic viewing

Why: Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material, sometimes with an uphill grade, to slow a runaway truck safely.

Huh, didn't know that: Signs show drivers where escape ramps are located, so learn the ones on your route.

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What is a runaway truck's favorite exit? The escape ramp.
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References

Answer: Stopping runaway vehicles. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material, sometimes with an uphill grade, to slow a runaway truck safely.

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (AAMVA model manual) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf
    Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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