How to Handle a JackKnife Skid- A Critical Professional Truck Driver Skill

If ever you do find yourself in a slide or jack knife situation as a professional truck driver, there are a few things you can do in an attempt to correct the situation.
Getting the unit straight again is number one. Until you get the unit straight, you will not be in control. Steering gently into the direction of the jack knifing trailer is a way to help correct the situation. All feet off the pedals.
No hard sudden moves on the steering! This can make the situation worse.
Once the unit is straight, then work at getting reducing the speed of the unit. Some drivers use the jake brake. Some use the brake pedal. Different methods are taught in formal truck driving training. Whatever method you were taught in your formal training, is the method you should follow.
Know what to do when you get your truck and trailer stopped. Truck drivers can be killed when they succeed in avoiding a jack knife accident, only to step out of the truck and killed by another vehicle out of control.
Knowing what to do in the event of a jack knife situation while behind the wheel of a truck, can save your life and the lives of others sharing the road.
Make it your business to know what to do BEFORE it happens.
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