The Fact Of The Peak Review Of Lauik, Jalan Menikung And Extreme In West Sumatra Which Went Viral On YouTube

Illustration of the Peak of the Lauik Review in West Sumatra (Between)

YOGYAKARTA Although several times it has gone viral on social media, not many people know a series of facts about the Sihijakan Lauik climb. Not only known as extreme, this extreme and extreme land transportation route is quite well known among the public.

The Silipat Lauik incline is a road segment that is approximately 15 kilometers long on the Sumatra highway, precisely on Jalan Raya Padang-Jambi, Lubuk Kilangan, Padang City, West Sumatra.

This road section is widely known for its extreme track for some people. Drivers who are not good at driving a vehicle will experience difficulties when crossing it. Then, what are the interesting facts behind it?

This trajectory is one of several extreme routes in Sumatra in the form of sharp but uphill turns. This incline is at an altitude of 220 meters above sea level. When crossing this incline you will feel a pretty cool temperature.

Because this track is in the hills, the scenery that can be seen from this track is very beautiful because it presents the view of the city of Padang from a height. People and tourists often stop for a moment to enjoy the view.

One of the facts that Sitik Lauik's incline is prone to landslides. This is because its location is in the highland without a strong barrier, exacerbated by the large number of transport vehicles that are overloaded and often cross this road.

This incline also often takes victims from the motorcyclists. The triggers vary, such as the lack of caution for motorists who do not know the terrain. In addition, the road in this location is quite slippery when it rains, causing motorized vehicle accidents.

Quoted from Kompas, the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) noted that there were at least 36 accidents at this location in 2020.

When crossing the Silipat Lauik road, you don't need to be surprised when you meet quite a lot of guards', namely the residents. They will take turns guarding the location to guard and help motorists who need help. Guard is done 24 hours so you don't have to be afraid when crossing it.

This route includes national routes so that it becomes the main road in Pandang City. Therefore, vehicles that cross this incline are quite diverse, ranging from two-wheeled motorized vehicles, family cars, buses, level buses, trucks, trontons, and so on.

This incline is not only a pleasant natural tourist attraction, but can be a source of income for local YouTubers. Most of them are local residents who share moments of the struggle of the riders while struggling across these extreme roads. In fact, some of these YouTube accounts have a large audience of up to tens of millions.

Some residents consider that the number of accidents that occur in this area cannot be separated from mystical things. Quoted from several sources, residents believe that in this incline the invisible waiter asks for victims of life. However, this assumption cannot be scientifically proven.

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