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What is the most common name for the combination vehicles made up of a powered semi-tractor and one or more semitrailers?
What is the most common name for the combination vehicles made up of a powered semi-tractor and one or more semitrailers?
- Semi-trucks
- Semis (correct)
- Big rigs
- Eighteen-wheelers
How many axles does the tractor unit typically have?
How many axles does the tractor unit typically have?
- Two or three (correct)
- Six or seven
- Four or five
- Eight or nine
What is the movable coupling called that is found on most tractor trucks?
What is the movable coupling called that is found on most tractor trucks?
- Tractor coupling
- Fifth-wheel trailer coupling (correct)
- Semitrailer hitch
- Trailer pivot coupling
What is the cabover engine configuration like?
What is the cabover engine configuration like?
Why was the cabover largely phased out of North American over-the-road (long-haul) service by 2007?
Why was the cabover largely phased out of North American over-the-road (long-haul) service by 2007?
How much could a truck cost as of 25 May 2016?
How much could a truck cost as of 25 May 2016?
What is the fuel economy standard required by 2014?
What is the fuel economy standard required by 2014?
What is the power requirement for trucks at 55 mph?
What is the power requirement for trucks at 55 mph?
How many tires does the cargo trailer usually have?
How many tires does the cargo trailer usually have?
Why is the term 'eighteen-wheeler' considered by some truckers to be a misnomer?
Why is the term 'eighteen-wheeler' considered by some truckers to be a misnomer?
What is used to connect the second of a set of doubles to the first trailer?
What is used to connect the second of a set of doubles to the first trailer?
What is common in the US when referring to the number of tires on a trailer?
What is common in the US when referring to the number of tires on a trailer?
What allows adjusting the weight distribution of many trailers?
What allows adjusting the weight distribution of many trailers?
What may individual states further allow, in terms of vehicle size?
What may individual states further allow, in terms of vehicle size?
'Eighteen-wheeler' is a nickname for which type of over-the-road combination?
'Eighteen-wheeler' is a nickname for which type of over-the-road combination?
'Dolly' used for connecting trailers has a coupling for which part of the second trailer?
'Dolly' used for connecting trailers has a coupling for which part of the second trailer?
