Question 111 of 140

What is the recommended response if you feel the rear of the trailer starting to swing out during a turn?

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Accelerate to pull the trailer back into line
Turn the steering wheel sharply away from the swing to try to pull the trailer back in line fast
Brake hard immediately to try to stop the swing
Ease off the accelerator smoothly rather than braking hard or making a sharp steering correction

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Correct answer to question 111 (Combination Vehicles): Ease off the accelerator smoothly rather than braking hard or making a sharp steering correction

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Easing off the accelerator smoothly lets the vehicle settle without adding the sudden weight transfer that hard braking or sharp steering could cause, which can otherwise make the swing worse.

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