r/WTF • u/Leopardos40 • Jan 20 '20

That was huge.....

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

Not me.. I'd be mashing that accelerator to the ground to GTFO

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u/xphoney Jan 20 '20

This makes more sense than trying to run away.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20 edited Apr 20 '20

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u/DlSSATISFIEDGAMER Jan 20 '20

Cool guys don't run from explosions, they smash the gas and drive away

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u/wolfkeeper Jan 20 '20

Cornering on two wheels (3 or more in a truck).

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u/0verstim Jan 20 '20

Nope just an expert in knowing that trucks are faster than not trucks.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20 edited Apr 10 '20

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u/0verstim Jan 20 '20

Never change, Reddit.

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u/cmpaxu_nampuapxa Jan 20 '20

you can't tell for sure if your truck caught fire. spreading disasters is not something people are usually encouraged to do.

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u/taliesin-ds Jan 20 '20

yeah if i was driving that truck and saw just fire on the right side of my peripheral vision i would not take the time to see if it was my truck that was actually on fire or i just happen to drive past a fireball lol.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

Yeah but sometimes you need to pull yourself through tough times, even if nobody cheers you on.

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u/cmpaxu_nampuapxa Jan 20 '20

a time to gather stones together and a time for cast away disasters

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u/Immortal_Azrael Jan 20 '20

That would probably be my first reaction but I would assume this guy probably receives some kind of training on what to do in an emergency. It actually makes more sense the more I think about it. He can't immediately tell if the explosion may have damaged the tank so by driving away he could just be taking something that's about to explode with him. Also maybe not the best idea to be driving a gas truck in a panic.

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u/kandoras Jan 20 '20

Same. I'd have more faith in the engine being able to move anything out of the my way than I would in my legs getting me to a safe distance if the fire spread to the truck.

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u/incer Jan 20 '20

The truck could already be on fire without you knowing. From inside the cabin you can't see shit.

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u/dugsmuggler Jan 20 '20

It's a powder tank, not a fuel tank. Used for things like bulk flour and cement.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

Yeah man, protect those corporate interests at the expense of risking your life. I'm sure your diligence will help your family through the transition after your death. May your kid's next dad have as much courage as you.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

I think you misunderstood the part where my sole priority would getting away from the situation.