What is a Runaway Truck Ramp?

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Brody
07/30/25 12:35am
Runaway truck ramps are generally set up on long downhill sections of highways to prevent vehicles from losing control. Below is relevant information about runaway truck ramps: Entrance and Exit Ramps: These are auxiliary connecting sections for entering or exiting the main highway, which can be either "at-grade ramps" or "interchange ramps." Up and Down Ramps: These are auxiliary inclined connecting sections for entering or exiting elevated roads, typically "interchange ramps," designed for upward or downward travel. Semi-Directional Ramps: Similar to non-directional ramps but without loop designs, they use longer and more undulating elevated roads as connecting ramps.
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