The trucks were driving in reverse. Volvo is showing off their dynamic steering feature. They’ve been doing a bunch of ads with the trucks doing odd things (steered by a hamster, etc)
Right. They’re showing off the new steering system they developed. That’s the point, you should find it unbelievable.
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Volvo is pretty excited about the dynamic steering system it has put into its new trucks, and it got Jean-Claude Van Damme on board to help it spread the news.
In “The Epic Split,” the Belgian martial arts master starts off standing with each foot on the side view mirror of a Volvo truck. The trucks — driving in reverse — slowly drift apart, forcing Van Damme into a full split.
The steering system is designed to improve precision and stability, using an electronically controlled electric motor.
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Honestly, it was probably safer in reverse. That way if he did fall, he’s not as likely to get run over.