Random Questions

Yes, I believe so. They both mean lessen the bend between the tractor and trailer, usually when backing.

 

I think for the first day with a new trailer a full check including the pedal and independent signal lights is important. It's the only way to know that all the wiring is good. Subsequent tests I think the Johnson bar and 4ways are good enough, as they show you the lights are still functioning.

Learned this 1 the hard way with using Freightliner self test switch. All the lights were operating, but several of them were wired incorrectly.

 

If E = MC Squared, When Does T = Z x 42 and what does have to do with Truck & Trailer wiring?

 

When purple smells like the letter banana

 

Get under it means turn the wheel so you can straighten out with the trailer. Chase it means give steering input to maintain current angle.

 

I had several places where the only real way to get a 53-footer in was to blind side. Just as with a regular back. GOAL! Do so as many times as you need!

 

Mine are inner city stops so maybe 10% but in a day cab.

 

Interesting question.
I've done many Blindside just for the heck-uv-it whether loded or emtee at truck stops, midday on Back Row.
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Good advice Moose.

Just a tip though. you can just look out the right side window, Yes you need to get out of the drivers seat and get your head close to the right side window. ''Most'' of the time it works but not always.