Combination Vehicles · Question 103

Question 103 of 140

Why should a driver avoid downshifting too aggressively while already in a curve with a loaded trailer?

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Correct answer to question 103 (Combination Vehicles): It can upset the vehicle's balance mid-curve, similar to hard braking or sharp steering

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Aggressive downshifting while turning can upset the vehicle's balance in the same way sudden braking or steering can, so gear changes are best made before entering the curve.

Updated: November 2026

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