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Choose a Page:*What is an articulated truck?*Which was the first mass-produced car?How are car bodies made?When was the first car built?How do robots make cars?Which country produces the most cars?How does a tipper truck work?What is an engine management system?What are the alternatives to petro...What does a catalytic converter do?What is the most expensive road car? What is an articulated truck? An articulated truck has two main parts. At the front is a tractor unit, carrying the engine and the driver. The tractor pulls a trailer, which usually has wheels only at the rear. The two parts are pivoted together, or articulated, to make it easier to steer the long vehicle around corners. Different types of trailers are designed to carry different types of loads. A large tanker is divided into sections inside to stop the contents from sloshing about dangerously.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Cars and Trucks