If the trailer brakes lock and cause a trailer swing while driving a combination vehicle, what should the driver avoid doing?
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Correct answer to question 132 (Combination Vehicles): Continuing to apply the trailer hand valve hard, which can worsen the swing
Why
Continuing to apply the trailer hand valve while the trailer is already swinging keeps the trailer wheels locked, which tends to worsen the swing rather than correct it.
Updated: November 2026