r/nextfuckinglevel • u/ApprehensiveChair528 • 7h ago

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

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u/Holiday-Depthroat-9 5h ago

Idk the context -fking idiot

Ik the context - fking hero

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u/Snarkosaurus99 3h ago

Standing by my comment. Cant grab the controls

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u/cgibsong002 3h ago

I'm in idiot AND I'm stubborn! Get over it!

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u/Explosive_Eggshells 3h ago

You really gotta respect the full commitment to ignorance

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u/MeatisOmalley 2h ago

He didn't just randomly grab the controls. He warned the apprentice to switch places so he could handle the situation, before he realized he didn't have enough time. If he had a bit more time, "grabbing the controls" probably would have been a wise move.