A trailer jackknife is most likely to happen when:

The trailer is empty or lightly loaded.. Section 6.1: Empty trailers have less traction and are more likely to lock up and jackknife.

A trailer jackknife is most likely to happen when:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "The trailer is full." is not correct. Empty trailers have less traction and are more likely to lock up and jackknife.
  • B. Correct. Empty trailers have less traction and are more likely to lock up and jackknife.
  • C. Incorrect. "You are driving uphill." is not correct. Empty trailers have less traction and are more likely to lock up and jackknife.
  • D. Incorrect. "You are parked." is not correct. Empty trailers have less traction and are more likely to lock up and jackknife.