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What is the term for the phenomenon where the last trailer in a combination vehicle swings out more than the front trailer during sudden steering movements?

a.Jackknifing
b.Rearward amplification
c.Fishtailing
d.Trailer sway

Explanation

Rearward amplification is the phenomenon where quick steering inputs are amplified in the rear trailers. In a triple combination, the last trailer can swing out as much as three times the distance of the first trailer.

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