Brakes week 9

Front

A shock absorbing insulator used to absorb shock loads transmitted by the trailer when the tow vehicle is accelerating or decelerating.

Back

Snubber

Front

The clearance remaining between a trailer and tractor when the combination vehicle is cornering.

Back

Swing Clearance

Front

A two-axle tractor or trailer configuration

Back

Tandem Axle

Front

The cargo carrying portion of a combination vehicle:

Back

Trailer

Front

A tractor designed to move semi-trailers around a warehouse yard or intermodal facility. Also known as a Shunt Truck

Back

Terminal Tractor

Front

The maximum legal weight of a vehicle that can travel on roads and bridges.

Back

Gross Weight Limit

Front

________ is the maximum total combined weight the vehicle is designed to handle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, tongue weight (if towing), and all other items:

Back

GVWR

Front

_______ of a vehicle is the Base Curb Weight plus actual cargo weight and passengers:

Back

GVW

Front

A tractor with the engine located beneath the cab:

Back

Cab Over Engine

Front

Angle Iron attached to the Fifth Wheel on one side and is bolted to the frame on another side:

Back

Flitch Plates