When an articulated truck enters a critical instability, jackknife accident prevention systems step in automatically: they continuously monitor the articulation angle between tractor and trailer and trigger braking and engine management interventions before a jackknife can develop.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackknifing
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