gmw photos wrote:
Francesca Knowles wrote:
Any vehicle towing, regardless of size, is susceptible to additional hazards if brakes are suddenly applied, most notably jackknifing. While formulaic calculations of stopping distance won't correct for that hazard, every prudent driver must. Distances are greatly increased if one understands that keeping the rig straight while stopping depends on careful control/application of the brakes.
Sudden, hard braking must be avoided.
While it certainly is true that one needs to aware of potential jack-knifing, you are implying that hard braking is "going to result" in that.
:h
I only
said one must be prepared and aware, and avoid hard braking events whenever possible.
Absolute outcome predictions are of course absurd, and useful only to those determined to scare folks into a certain point of view. Such as (if I may be permitted an example) the condemnation of certain tire types regardless of brand, reputation, or application. ;)
