VIDEO: This Is Why You Give Semis A Football Field Worth Of Stopping Space

A Honda Civic passes a semi and then loses control, coming about eight feet from being hit by the dash cammer’s truck, according to the video description.

“A Semi needs a Football Field to stop!!! Passing Honda Civic, distracted driver texting, passes into the “squish zone” and then hits the unplowed shoulder, that has about 2 inches of slush. Driver slams on his brakes and holds on for the ride. Missed being hit by a semi by about 8 feet, going about 55 mph (truck).”

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Video Credit:
Boomer501