Question 135 of 140

What is the safest general response if the trailer begins to fishtail on a slippery road?

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Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs
Accelerate to pull the trailer straight
Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction of the fishtail to straighten it out
Brake hard to stop the fishtailing immediately

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Correct answer to question 135 (Combination Vehicles): Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs

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Gradually easing off the accelerator without hard braking or sharp steering lets the trailer settle, since abrupt inputs can worsen a fishtail into a full skid or jackknife.

Updated: November 2026

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