While the principle is fairly straightforward, this video is such an endearing representation of the concept of relative motion that we had to share it. Who wouldn't appreciate the lengths they went to do the demonstration, not to mention the dramatic atmosphere of the video!
it's funny as the truck driver is wearing full racing gear (gloves, suit, helmet etc) whereas the passanger in the back is wearing no safety gear what so ever.
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