CDL · Emergencies
Which statement about steering a tanker in an emergency is correct?
Correct answer: You should not brake while making a quick steering move.
Answer options
- AYou should always swerve toward the right side of the road.
- BTankers respond to countersteering better than most vehicles do.
- CYou should not brake while making a quick steering move. Correct
Why
Hitting the brakes during a sudden turn can easily lock the wheels, and a vehicle with locked wheels may slide out of control. Keep braking and swerving separate, and remember that no single direction is right in every situation.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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