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I am posting this in the Newbies area, but all drivers need to pay attention.
I drive from Nebraska to Florida and back each week. This week, I saw three trucks turned over at the bottom of off ramps. All the ramps were tight downhill turns.
Folks, those speed limit signs are there for a reason! Slow down! Laying the truck over sure makes for a bad day. Gear down and pay attention. It only takes a moment to get into trouble.
"We have met the enemy, and he is us." pogo

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To Maxmiddle,
What is the designed speed to git-em-off the ramp.
I saw truck Rear trailer tires come off the ground. UH Yea too fast"! But what is the speed that a driver needs to be able exit safely?"
primerboy~
Carl Lamar Snow

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The off Ramp speeds are posted and that is for the absolutely best case scenario. I've been taught 5 below the posted speed limit. Especially on ramps you aren't totally familiar with. Once she starts going over, that's about it. To catcht it you have to turn into it. Considering you are on a one lane turning road, there isn't alot of room to go catch it. Better off to g-o s-l-o-w. The people chompin' at the bit behind you? Who cares, it's only 20 more seconds out of their life, and a 20 that can totaly change yours.
My 2 cents worth, if it's worth that much

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Take the ramps at least 5 mph slower than the posted speed. The speed limits on ramps are posted for cars, not trucks. Remember, you are top heavy.
Time's fun when you're having flies - Kermit The Frog

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are for cars. Under ideal situations a large truck should reduce speed at least 5 mph slower than the posted speed limit for the ramp or curve.
If the ramp or curve looks particularly sharp there is nothing wrong with reducing speed even farther.
For example many of the ramps in and around Chicago are rated at 20 or 25 mph. Those I ususally take 10 under the posted speed limit.
I will always be a mutter trucker at heart.
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One important piece of advise is missing in these posts. You had better be doing the speed limit / intended speed BEFORE you get into the ramp.. Not braking in the corner!
Especially with a high cube load, or container.
You get a 20' pup loaded to the roof and it doesn't take much to tip it over...
When you think you've reached the end of your rope.. Tie a knot and hang on!

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I've always thought that people were in a big hurry to get nowhere. I think you said it all 1 Iron. 20 seconds outta your life and those around you can be all the difference between life and death. The price is just to high.

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I'm sure I will see Chi Town a bit. 10 under? Got it, thanks.

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Some of the larger companies such as Stevens will tel you to always stay 10 below the posted speed. It's easier to speed up a little than it is to slow down in the middle of a ramp.
"Caution: Door May Open"

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25mph ramps in New York that at 10mph were kinda scary. I`ve also seen 25mph ramps in Utah that could be taken at 40mph. I guess the secret is to LOOK AHEAD and see what you`re getting into. But a good rule is 10mph under the posted speed. Knowing what you`re carrying and how high it is placed is important too!.
fishman