Bobtailing and Jackknifing

Professional drivers need to make safety their top priority, and take special care when engaging in risky, but necessary, driving, such as bobtailing. When bobtailing, drivers need to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them.

This video-based training course defines bobtailing and lists the bobtailing precautions drivers need to take, such as performing the pre-trip inspection and checking the trailer brake system. This course also informs your drivers of how jackknifing occurs and how to avoid it.

Use this course to understand the risks and safety measures to take when bobtailing, and how to prevent jackknifing and other potentially serious accidents.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Truck drivers

• Bobtailing
• Bobtailing Precautions
• Jackknifing
• Important Things to Remember