Combination Vehicles · Question 24

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How does recovering from a drive-wheel skid differ from recovering from a trailer skid?

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Correct answer to question 24 (Combination Vehicles): In a drive-wheel skid you stop the wheel spin and steer straight; in a trailer skid you keep the units aligned by steering, not braking

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A drive-wheel skid from too much throttle is corrected by easing off the accelerator and steering straight, while a trailer skid needs steering to keep the tractor and trailer aligned rather than braking.

Updated: November 2026

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