You're driving an articulated lorry. What could happen if you change to a lower gear while you're going too fast? Mark one answer
A The brakes could fail
B The engine could stall
C The trailer could uncouple
D The vehicle could jack-knife
Answer:D
You're driving an articulated lorry. What could happen if you change to a lower gear while you're going too fast? Mark one answer
A The brakes could fail B The engine could stall C The trailer could uncouple D The vehicle could jack-knife
Explanation: Severe braking or selecting a gear too low for your road speed can cause the tractor unit to slow more quickly than the trailer. The trailer can then pivot around the coupling (fifth wheel), causing the vehicle to jack-knife. Jack-knifing is more likely to occur with an unladen vehicle, particularly on a bend or curve.