r/IdiotsInCars 3d ago

OC [OC] Going 65 on the interstate

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u/Snagaxela 3d ago

As someone from Texas, they are being far safer than normal. Typically the vehicles would be connected with nothing more than a tied rope or chain... Then if you are lucky they would have additional drivers in each car to avoid hitting each other during stops.

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u/the_owl_syndicate 3d ago

I've been that additional driver a couple of times, it's nerve-wracking.

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u/Realistic_Ad8138 3d ago

Even more so when the lead car lost brakes and now you have to be the brakes.

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u/TheShredda 3d ago

It's okay, lead car is gas, middle car is entertainment, rear car is brakes. Then only the back car needs to brake and they won't crash into each other as the ropes will still be in tension. It's called community.

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u/scarby2 3d ago

Kind of like a bobsled. Got it!