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    There are some roads in Central and South America like this road as well

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    Pretty ingenious... I wonder if these are "one way only", as I didn't see any turnouts for oncoming traffic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IAMSatisfied View Post
    Pretty ingenious... I wonder if these are "one way only", as I didn't see any turnouts for oncoming traffic.
    No they are not one way only you rub fenders swap mirrors and prey when encountering an oncoming vehicle
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    "Pretty ingenious... I wonder if these are "one way only", as I didn't see any turnouts for oncoming traffic."
    There is a turnout at about the 5 second mark, though a bit steep.

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    "There is a turnout at about the 5 second mark, though a bit steep."
    Good eye.
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    If you're referring to the slightly wide spot to the driver's right, I'd call that an exit ramp!

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    Quote Originally Posted by IAMSatisfied View Post
    Pretty ingenious... I wonder if these are "one way only", as I didn't see any turnouts for oncoming traffic.
    There are probably attendants at each end to allow only one vehicle at a time. Just don’t travel on April 1! 🤣

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    Quote Originally Posted by ironwrx View Post
    There are probably attendants at each end to allow only one vehicle at a time. Just don’t travel on April 1! 🤣
    That would be western world logic, which does not always apply in many countries.



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