CDL · Emergencies
You have to swerve to avoid a collision. What is the right technique?
Correct answer: Turn the wheel only as far as needed to get around the obstacle.
Answer options
- AKeep just one hand on the wheel so you can spin it faster.
- BTurn the wheel only as far as needed to get around the obstacle. Correct
- CBrake hard at the same time that you are turning the wheel.
Why
The sharper the turn, the higher the risk of skidding or rolling over, so steer only as much as needed to clear the hazard and be prepared to countersteer. Grip the wheel firmly with both hands, and avoid braking while turning, because braking may lock the wheels and cause a skid.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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