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Combination 6-1 to 6-3 (part 2) w/ Backing

Horizontales
When backing a trailer, make ___-____ to reposition your vehicle as needed.
When the _____ of a trailer lock up, the trailer will tend to swing around. more likely to happen to empty or lightly loaded trailers.
Empty trucks take much longer to stop than those that are fully loaded and are at a greater risk of ________. try to be cognizant of what you see in your mirrors.
tractors with no trailers attached that take even longer to stop than a combination vehicle with an empty load.
This can overturn the trailer even without overturning the tractor. avoid quick lane changes, especially when fully loaded. There are more accidents where only the trailer has overturned.
______ vehicles take longer to stop than smaller vehicles
The ______ is connected to the trailer with a fifth wheel and/or converter dolly
The load should always be ______ on your rig. Cargo should be spread out as much as possible for a even load.
When the wheels _____ again, the trailer will start following the tractor again and straighten. Resume braking.
_______ notification information should be obtained along with a DOT number to provide landmarks at the crossing where assistance is needed.
Recovering from a trailer skid: _________ the skid. Whenever you brake strongly, check your mirrors. Get off the brakes. Release the brakes to recover wheel traction. Do not use the trolly bar (trailer hand brake). Trailer brakes caused the skid—releasing the brakes will fix the problem.
When _____ a trailer, you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Once the trailer starts to turn, you must turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
Keep the rear of the vehicle close to the _____. don’t swing so wide that you leave a gap between your trailer and the _____. You don’t want other drivers passing you on the right, or getting between the rear of your trailer and the _____.
Units that can get stuck on raised crossings (lowboy, car carrier, moving van, possum-belly livestock trailer, and single axle tractors pulling long trailers)
The truck becomes easier to ______ when the "center of gravity" moves higher up on the road because more cargo is plied up in the truck.
If possible, back in a ______ line. If you need to “curve back,” back on the driver’s side. It is much easier to see on the driver’s side, than the passenger’s side. Stick your head out the window if it helps.
_______ amplification causes crack-the-whip. caused by quick lane changes, with the rear trailer most likely to roll.
Verticales
Once a trailer swings out of your lane, its very difficult to _____ a jackknife. This is especially prone to happen when the trailer is light or unloaded.
a ________ vehicle is the combining of a tractor with one or more trailers. commonly called a semi or semi truck.
Seeing your trailer in your mirrors is a clear sign that it is ______. If this occurs, release the brakes immediately and try to regain control of your vehicle.
To back up safely, always look at your path and back slowly using both ______. get out of vehicle and re-inspect your path if you are unsure. Remember: G.O.A.L.: “Get Out And Look”. Look behind the trailer and around the corner. Locate what cannot be seen in the _____. Get out multiple times, if necessary.
DOT ______ are prominently located near crossings. DOT ______ might be attached to a nearby railroad equipment shack, the crossing mechanism, the crossing arm, or a crossbuck pole
When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels follow a different path. Each wheel takes a “shortcut.” This “shortcut” is called ______(or, “cheating”). The last wheels off-track the most. Long trailers will off-track more than short trailers.
If your truck gets ______ on railroad tracks, get out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks. Contact help.
Stiff suspension springs and strong brakes five poor ______ and make it very easy to lock up wheels.
Never ______ any vehicle on railroad tracks. Never shift gears while crossing the railroad tracks.
Always ______ early when driving a combination vehicle. Stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid panic stops. Any time you apply them hard, always check to make sure the trailer is staying where its supposed to be.
______ the front wheels wide enough that the last, inside wheel will clear the curb and other obstructions/pedestrians.
Risk of ____ greatly increases with combination vehicles because they are longer, heavier, and require more driving skill. Happens when you turn too fast
_________ tracks(highway) can cause problems for combination vehicles, especially when pulling trailers with low clearance underneath (low underneath clearance-same thing, different way to say it).
If you can’t _____ the turn from completely inside your own lane w/o entering another traffic lane, turn wide as you ______ the turn (button hook) not before you start the turn (jug handle).
Two things to decrease risk: drive _____ around turns. use gentle steering. This is essential because of the “crack-the-whip” effect that happens when vehicles pull trailers
Two things to decrease risk: keep the ___ as close to the ground as possible