Deck 28

Question 1

SB 45 A recurring tiller type accidentThe most frequent type accident with a tiller is what? page 1 top

Answer 1

It occurs when the truck competes that turn and the tiller stikes a car.

Question 2

The point of contact comes between ____ and ____ ft from the corner and usually involves the _____ or ______ car. page 1

Answer 2

50 to 80 ft from the cornerinvolving the 2nd or 3rd car

Question 3

What is the most important contributory cause of this? page 2 top

Answer 3

The chauffeur accelerates as the tillerman still has the tiller wheels are still cut slightly to the outside of the turn

Question 4

What are control measures that the Chauffeur, tillerman and officer can take to reduce the chance of this happening? page 2

Answer 4

Chauffeur- Do not accelerate until you are three ladder truck lengths into the street.Negotiate the tractor turn so that the tiller wheels require a min amount of steering.Give the tillerman room on the far side of the turn when you straighten out.TillermanDonot over steerDo not expect the tiller wheels to automatically return to center you have to manually steer through the turnOfficer Donot misled when the trailer section comes in line directly behind the tractor.