CDL · Emergencies
In a front-wheel skid, how will a straight vehicle with no trailer or articulation behave?
Correct answer: It continues straight ahead however you turn the steering wheel.
Answer options
- AIt continues straight ahead however you turn the steering wheel. Correct
- BIt continues straight ahead but changes direction when you steer.
- CIt slides sideways and spins around.
Why
With the front tires sliding, there is no grip left to steer with, so the vehicle plows straight ahead whatever you do with the wheel. To recover, let the vehicle slow down by letting up on the brake and the gas and turning the wheel less sharply.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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