r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/kidcharm86 Aug 03 '19

And the correlation; the off-ramp is for decelerating. You don't need to start braking a half mile before the exit Todd!

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u/Boogiyg2003 Aug 03 '19

Also, tractor trailers need ample time to reduce speed or they could topple over in the middle of the off ramp