King of the Highway: The Ultimate Big Rig & Semi-Truck Operations Challenge
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Which mechanical failure most directly triggers a semi-trailer jackknife?
Explanation
A classic tractor-jackknife occurs when the drive axles of the tractor lock up and lose traction, causing the heavy momentum of the trailer to push the rear of the cabin sideways. A trailer-jackknife is caused by trailer brakes locking up.