CDL · Combination vehicles
While backing a trailer, you notice it starting to stray from the path you want. What should you do right away?
Correct answer: Move the top of the steering wheel toward the side the trailer is drifting.
Answer options
- AHold the steering wheel firmly and simply keep backing
- BMove the top of the steering wheel away from the side the trailer is drifting
- CMove the top of the steering wheel toward the side the trailer is drifting Correct
Why
Fix the drift the moment you see it by moving the top of the wheel in the same direction the trailer is drifting. Backing slowly keeps each correction small and easy to control.
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Topic: Combination vehicles License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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