What is the purpose of a highway escape ramp (runaway truck ramp), and what should a driver do upon recognizing brake fade while descending a grade?

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Escape ramps use a long bed of loose or soft material to safely stop a runaway vehicle; a driver recognizing brake fade should know ramp locations in advance and use the ramp rather than continuing to ride failing brakes down the grade

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Escape ramps are reserved for law enforcement use only; a driver experiencing brake fade should pull onto the shoulder instead

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Escape ramps exist only for vehicles with a flat tire or mechanical breakdown

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A driver should try to slow the vehicle to a near stop before entering the escape ramp, then coast in