Question 498 · Car theory test
What is meant by the term jack-knifing?
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Correct answer
When the trailer is travelling faster than the towing vehicle.
Official explanation
Towing a trailer or caravan dramatically reduces the stability of the towing vehicle. If a driver brakes sharply or slows down quickly, the trailer may pivot around the tow hitch coupling, causing both vehicles to go off course and possibly overturn.
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