Practice question

What is the difference between a 'tractor jackknife' and a 'trailer jackknife' in terms of mechanical cause and vehicle behavior?

  1. Tractor jackknife is caused by steer tire failure; trailer jackknife is caused by fifth wheel failure
  2. Tractor jackknife is caused by drive-wheel lockup, causing the cab to spin; trailer jackknife is caused by trailer-wheel lockup, causing the trailer to swing out
  3. Tractor jackknife only occurs when backing up; trailer jackknife only occurs while driving forward
  4. There is no difference; they are identical terms for a trailer breakaway

Answer: B — Tractor jackknife is caused by drive-wheel lockup, causing the cab to spin; trailer jackknife is caused by trailer-wheel lockup, causing the trailer to swing out

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