In the event a vehicle is going too fast for a downgrade and cannot be slowed down by the driver, drivers should consider:

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In the event a vehicle going downhill gains too much speed and cannot be brought under control, drivers should look for and use the nearest escape ramp. Most mountain slopes have escape ramps and these are posted. Escape ramps are used to bring runaway trucks to a safe stop and have saved countless lives in the past. Mountain drivers should know the locations of escape ramps on their route before entering the mountain portion of their trip.

In the Event a Vehicle Is Going Too Fast for a Downgrade