Officials Release Warning Video: Lexus RX Hits Flatbed Tow Truck, Does Full Barrel Roll in the Air
Admit it, you’ve considered hitting a ramp truck before. You know, the flat diagonal that literally turns into an incline. I can hardly pass one at work without imagining sending it on. However, when the Florida driver actually did it, it got a lot less cool. A driver accidentally drifted into the left lane shoulder where the flatbed scanner was and, after crashing into the truck, made a full barrel roll in the air before landing.
Tow/Wreck Trucks and Road Rangers need to slow down, move more, and keep emergency/service personnel safe while they work.
Thank you, for pointing out why the Move Over Law must be followed and how failure to do so can be fatal.
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– FLHSMV (FLHSMV)
What is a “move over a month”?
While one of Florida’s few traffic laws may seem related to this story, it is. In light of Florida’s campaign, “”—a campaign focused on getting Florida drivers to move into a lane adjacent to traffic when an emergency vehicle is parked at the side of the road. If this is not possible, drivers must reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit. If the speed limit is 20 mph or less, drivers must reduce speed to 5 mph.
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These vehicles, such as tow trucks or ambulances, are often larger than normal vehicles, and their operation requires space. Not to mention the vulnerable people who are often involved or need these services.
Can you ramp a flatbed tow truck?
Obviously you can. It is mentioned that the accident in this video happened about two years ago. The Lexus RX drifts casually on the shoulder, erasing a row of road cones. The real show begins when the Lexus hits the ramp. To allay any concern, the driver and bystanders were relatively unharmed. However, the breakdown results are just as satisfying as you might expect. Lexus hits the “ramp” and does a full barrel spin in the air. Onlookers claim the Lexus RX cleared more than 500 feet from start to finish.
Moving keeps everyone safe
Shocking numbers of police officers, EMTs, tow truck drivers, and construction workers are beaten and killed every year on the side of the road.
Although it may not be law, it is good practice to move no matter what is parked on the side of the road. You may notice that when passing other trucks parked on the side of the highway, they almost always merge away from the parked vehicle. This is for safety and courtesy. If you’ve ever parked on the freeway, the force of a passing car at speeds over 70 mph can be alarming. Now imagine that all day.
The more we all start thinking about other drivers on the road, the safer and more fun it will be to drive. This stuff is not complicated or confusing. Making a safe and courteous driving decision only takes a moment of care and common sense.
