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