CDL · Combination vehicles
Which statement best describes off-tracking?
Correct answer: The rear wheels take a different path from the front wheels in a turn.
Answer options
- AThe driver drifts away from the trip plan or schedule due to long rest stops.
- BThe rear wheels take a different path from the front wheels in a turn. Correct
- CThe trailer swings out to one side because its wheels have locked.
Why
In a turn, a vehicle's rear wheels usually track inside the path of its front wheels. This off-tracking grows as the vehicle or combination gets longer, which is why long rigs need extra room to turn.
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Topic: Combination vehicles License: CDL
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