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[โ€“] lka1988 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Brakes can absolutely stop faster than a log falling off a truck. Your reaction time is the main concern.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Wouldn't you have about the same reaction time as if the truck was braking tho? I mean, the momentum will carry the log in the direction the truck was going until it dissipates, which is kinda the same as braking.

I mean, that situation would obviously be dangerous because you don't wanna stop on a freeway for obvious reasons, but still, if you adhered to common safety rules, you should be okay in that situation, no?