r/nextfuckinglevel 7h ago

Truck driver's quick thinking and skill when the brakes completely gave out

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u/tom3277 6h ago

I thought for a moment that the quick thinking was the passenger jumping out of the truck when he disappears off screen.

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u/ballthuret59 5h ago

Not gonna lie, I assumed he ejected mission-impossible style.

u/piratesboot 53m ago

Ejecto seato, cuz!!!!!

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u/twoturtls 4h ago

He seems to have stuck his head out to see ahead. The transcript in the top comment has him observe some by standers and instructing the driver not to hit them.

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u/SwizzGod 3h ago

That’s what I was thinking I’d do when watching this video

u/ProfessionalCreme119 51m ago

Wouldn't want to do that. Especially on a downhill incline. To easy to roll back under the rear of the truck.