Runaway truck ramp

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004998",
  "term": "Runaway truck ramp",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An emergency safety feature constructed on steep downhill grades of highways to provide a safe stopping area for large trucks that have lost braking capability. These ramps are typically long, upward-sloping beds of gravel or sand designed to absorb the truck's momentum. They are a last resort for drivers to prevent uncontrolled descent and potential accidents.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ausweichstreifen",
    "es": "rampa de frenado",
    "fr": "rampe de détresse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/runaway-truck-ramp/"
}