What should you check about the rear underride guard on a trailer during a pre-trip inspection?
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Correct answer to question 51 (Combination Vehicles): That it is bent, cracked, or missing hardware that would weaken it in a rear collision
Why
The rear guard is meant to stop a car from sliding underneath the trailer in a rear-end collision, so damage or missing hardware there is a real safety defect, not a cosmetic one.
Updated: November 2026