Combination Vehicles · Question 126

Question 126 of 140

Why should a driver position the tractor slightly to the left before making a tight right turn in a combination vehicle?

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Correct answer to question 126 (Combination Vehicles): It gives the trailer's wheels room to off-track without hitting the curb or an object on the right

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Swinging slightly left before a tight right turn gives the trailer's off-tracking wheels the space they need to clear the curb or any object at the corner, since they will cut a tighter path than the tractor.

Updated: November 2026

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