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Jacknife ?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mema, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. Feb 19, 2010 #1
    mema

    mema Bobtail Member

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    Had a slight accident a few months back. Is listed on my Dac report as a jacknife. Just want to know what is considered a jacknife?
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2010 #2
    Yatista

    Yatista Medium Load Member

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    Not able to pull trailer out, damage to trailer and tractor by contacting each other.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2010 #3
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Not including the truck damage, in essence, you were going too fast and not paying attention or following too closely and braked too quickly and jacknifed.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2010 #4
    mema

    mema Bobtail Member

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    Than you both for your replies. those were my thoughts on the matter. Have spoken with the company that put that on my report. Pulling that off. Thanks for your help
     
    mema, Feb 19, 2010
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