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ARTICULATED COUPLING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coupling procedure
1, record 1, English, coupling%20procedure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hooking procedure 1, record 1, English, hooking%20procedure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drivers of trucks and semi-trailers will be expected to check the security of spare wheels, air lines and electrical connections and ensure that any load is correctly fastened. Drivers of articulated vehicles may also be asked to answer questions on the uncoupling and coupling procedure. 1, record 1, English, - coupling%20procedure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre d'attelage
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27attelage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum weight of an articulated vehicle 1, record 2, English, maximum%20weight%20of%20an%20articulated%20vehicle
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
articulated vehicle : Tractor with semi-trailer exerting an appreciable vertical force on the coupling device. 1, record 2, English, - maximum%20weight%20of%20an%20articulated%20vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids maximal d'un véhicule articulé 1, record 2, French, poids%20maximal%20d%27un%20v%C3%A9hicule%20articul%C3%A9
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule articulé: Tracteur avec semi-remorque exerçant une force verticale appréciable sur le dispositif d'attelage. 1, record 2, French, - poids%20maximal%20d%27un%20v%C3%A9hicule%20articul%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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