This kid was very lucky that the truck driver reacted soon enough.
You could say it was also lucky that it was a Volvo truck (probably FH 500), since its VEB+ engine brakes are very effective.
o The truck's model: trucks.kreiss.lv/?product=volvo-fh-500-xl&lang=en
o Engine braking: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking
o About the VEB+: volvotrucks.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VTC/uk/Trucks/00356.pdf
o A Liveleak video about the VEB system: liveleak.com/view?i=205_1358612077
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