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2006-08-18 05:23:28 · 7 answers · asked by y_answrs_brainbus 3 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
They are equiped with remote kill switches. An official is able to kill the engine should the driver or truck have a malfunction. The switch kills the ignition,not the fuel and is controled by a person not a tether on the wrist.
2006-08-18 14:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by dblt36 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An offical carries a remote control "kill" switch. If he sees the driver of the truck having problems such as losing control and might end up in the stands, he pushes the button which shuts off the engine. They can also reset the switch so he can start again. In case of a rollover, there is an emergency switch located on the rear of the truck where an official can push it. That's why the truck shuts down sometimes when they do wheelies.
2006-08-19 06:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfchevy3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe Monster Trucks are legally allowed to drive on any national / state / local road in the country - so if they passed out while driving (which I hope they avoid) - it would be during a rally with Monster Trucks, or at a private facility, and not where regular people are driving.
2006-08-18 05:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by J-Pizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like all racing vehicles, they have a kill switch that is cabled to the drivers wrist. If his hand falls off the wheel, the power is cut to the motor.
2006-08-18 05:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by lbuajlw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a remote controlled fuel cut off switch that an outside operator can activate in case anything goes wrong I believe...
2006-08-18 05:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by kl0wnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Correct they have a remotely controlled kill-switch if the holder of the switch thinks there is a problem they shut-it-down.
2006-08-18 06:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some trucks also have a dead-man's switch
2006-08-20 08:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋