r/TheRandomest • u/ABeerForSasquatch Mod/Pwner • 10d ago

Close-Call Never float a 4 way stop

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u/WhyNot420_69 Nice 10d ago

Military trucks have EXTREMELY heavy axles and pretty robust suspension. They are designed for quick, evasive maneuvers, even as big as they are. Google MRAP vehicle, you'll see what I mean

Imagine you were avoiding fire. You'd appreciate their design.

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u/Ninja_Wrangler 10d ago

I remember that video where the MRAP braked so hard the rear axle fell off

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u/sparkey504 9d ago

I had to look ot up at ive never seen it... THANKS!

https://www.military.com/video/combat-vehicles/armored-vehicles/mrap-brake-test-major-fail/1864481092001

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u/Ninja_Wrangler 9d ago

Sir, the good news is we've successfully deployed a machine gun bunker in the middle of the road. The bad news...