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Pulling Doubles
Course Length: 60 minutes
This course is designed to give drivers working knowledge of the special equipment and terminology that they will find when pulling doubles.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define what standard doubles are and the benefits they provide;
- Describe how to properly load, couple, and uncouple front and rear trailers;
- Identify how to inspect and test components of doubles to ensure safe operation;
- Recognize how to drive defensively when pulling doubles on the highway;
- Summarize additional considerations when turning, parking, and backing.
J. J. Keller's Pulling Doubles covers the following topics:
Pulling Doubles Overview
- Standard Doubles
- Other Types of Doubles
- Benefits of Pulling Doubles
- Requirements for Pulling Doubles
Pre-Trip Considerations
- Trip Planning
- Weight Distribution
- Coupling Standard Doubles
- Coupling System Inspection
- Converter Dolly Without Trailer
En-Route Considerations
- Drive Defensively
- Adverse Conditions
- Turning, Parking, & Backing
Post-Trip Considerations
- Disconnect the Rear Trailer
- Disconnect the Converter Dolly
- Company-Specific Practices
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