Practice question

Why is backing a combination harder than backing a straight truck?

  1. Electrical cord steers the trailer
  2. The trailer pivots at the fifth wheel and can get out of line quickly
  3. Trailer brakes do not work in reverse
  4. Kingpin disconnects in reverse

Answer: B — The trailer pivots at the fifth wheel and can get out of line quickly

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