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Is it legal to drive through a red light when a 18 wheeler is in front of you and you cant see the color of the light due to his trailer?
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∙ 13y ago
No.
Traffic violations are strict liability. Not knowing that the light was red or that the speed limit had dropped does not excuse you of these violations.
If you were too close to the truck to see the traffic light, you could probably also be cited with Following Too Close.
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How many axles does an 18 wheeler have?
What's typically referred to as an 18 wheeler has five axles - steer axle, two drive axles, two trailer axles. Tractor-trailer combinations can have less or more,, depending on the application.
Does the trailer of an 18 wheeler have 8 wheels?
Depends on the type of trailer you are pulling but for the most yes 8 wheels on the trailer 8 drive tires on the rear of the truck 2 steer tires there you have your 18 wheeler If you re using Super singles ( the single wide tires), then just 4 tires.
What is a 18 wheeler?
"18 wheeler" referred to tractor-trailer units with a total of five axles (four wheels per drive and trailer axle plus two wheels on the steer axle = 18 wheels). However, it has become a common expression for tractor-trailer units in general, whether or not they have 18 wheels.
Can you drive a trailer through the tunnel?
If the tunnel is big, then yes.
How would you describe an 18-wheeler What constitues a rig. Is it truck and trailer tractor and trailer or trailer and rig?
An 18 wheeler consists of a tractor (meaning something that pulls) and a trailer (meaning something that follows.) A semi tractor-trailer rig has a trailer that sits on top of the frame of the tractor on a coupling device called a "fifth wheel." The tractor has ten wheels with two on the front axle and four on each drive axle in the rear. The trailer has two axles with 4 wheels each. The tractor and trailer together are informally called a rig. Is that what you were after?
How old do you have to be to drive a 4-wheeler?
a four wheeler what?
How old do you have to be to drive a four wheeler?
i have an 11 year old son and he drive his brothers ex-girlfriends four wheeler and i think he just has to be mature enough to drive a 4-wheeler
How many tires on a 18 wheeler?
18, unless the drive and/or trailer axles run 'super singles' on each side, rather than two 275s or 285s on either side.
How long will it take to drive an 18 wheeler from Memphis to Indianapolis in?
Assuming the driver has enough hours in their log for the day to drive straight through, between seven and eight hours.
Where you live you do not need a tag on your trailer can you drive through Nebraska with out getting a tag for your trailer?
yes you do, and you are actually not allowed to bring trailors through Nebraska, its their state law. You see I'm a lawer and I just know these things.
How much 18 wheeler weigh?
In the US, a standard five axle unit with at least 35 feet of bridge length between the drive and trailer axles is permitted to gross 80,000 lbs. for interstate travel.
Can a class clicense drive a 18 wheeler in CA?
No
