5. Trailer Systems

Question 0

What are 2 types of truck/trailer combinations allowed in Alberta?

Answer 0

Truck and pony trailer

Truck and full trailer

Question 1

Different types of trailers

Answer 1

Deck (highboy, lowboy)
Van (dry, reefer, bulk)
Livestock
Tank
Dump (end, belly, side)
Logging
Heavy haul

Question 2

Characteristics of pony trailer?

Answer 2

Up to 3 fixed axles

Often called pup

Question 3

Characteristics of full trailer

Answer 3

Has steerable axle that cannot be disconnected.
Pivots on turntable
(Quad)

Question 4

Semi-trailer

Answer 4

Connect using kingpin and fifth wheel.

Up to 3 axles

Question 5

3 ways to connect multiple trailers?

Answer 5

A train
B train
C train

Question 6

What are two types of axle configurations?

Answer 6

Fixed

Steering

Question 7

a highboy trailer has deck located:

Answer 7

above the tractor and trailer wheels

Question 8

tank type trailers are designed to carry liquid cargo only

Answer 8

False