Usually means: Truck trailer folding during mishap.
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Definitions from Wikipedia (Jackknifing)

▸ noun:  the folding of an articulated vehicle so that it resembles the acute angle of a folding pocket knife.


Opposite:
straightening, aligning, extending

Types:
truck-to-truck, truck-to-trailer, truck-to-car, more...

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Opposite:
straightening, aligning, extending

Types:
truck-to-truck, truck-to-trailer, truck-to-car, more...




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