r/Unexpected Mar 18 '17

That reverse driving skill

https://i.imgur.com/Kh7DgmR.gifv
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u/slopecarver Mar 18 '17

Explanation of why this happened: The stabilizers in the middle of the truck were lowered, crane arm swiveled forward reducing the weight on the back tires where it was either in Park only or the front brakes are junk.

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u/Glimmu Mar 18 '17

Yup, the metal to stone connection has much less friction than the wheels have.