It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
A scene that unfolded southeast of Indianapolis on Thursday looked like it came straight from “The Dukes of Hazzard.”
A truck driver ran his semi up an embankment along I-74 near Greensburg, sailed into the air and burst into flames upon landing. The driver and his 7-year-old son escaped with minor injuries
Originally posted by Metallicus
Wow, that is amazing video.
I wonder what would cause the driver to completely lose control? Blowouts don't affect trucks that big. Maybe he fell asleep? I am glad he and his 7 y/o were able to get away safely.edit on 2013/8/2 by Metallicus because: (no reason given)
The driver and his 7-year-old son escaped with minor injuries
Originally posted by VoidHawk
In the uk we're speed limited to 56 mph. The guy in that semi looked like he was doing about 90 Are your trucks over there not limited?
Originally posted by goou111
Originally posted by VoidHawk
In the uk we're speed limited to 56 mph. The guy in that semi looked like he was doing about 90 Are your trucks over there not limited?
Most highways are 70 mph, but he had to be doing 90 to get that much air
Originally posted by Metallicus
Wow, that is amazing video.
I wonder what would cause the driver to completely lose control? Blowouts don't affect trucks that big. Maybe he fell asleep? I am glad he and his 7 y/o were able to get away safely.edit on 2013/8/2 by Metallicus because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Zaphod58
reply to post by bloodreviara
Every truck I've driven, with the exception of one has a governor. They can be messed with
Originally posted by Zaphod58
reply to post by VoidHawk
Mine has a software issue where if I come out of 7th at high RPM she'll jump the governor and go into passing gear. Only hits about 67, but it's a nice 20 minutes or so when I can actually pass.