Combination Vehicles · Question 41

Question 41 of 140

You need to accelerate from a stop on a wet or icy road while pulling a loaded trailer. What should you keep in mind?

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Correct answer to question 41 (Combination Vehicles): Accelerate gradually, since sudden power can spin the drive wheels and start a skid

Why

Sudden throttle on a slick surface can spin the drive wheels faster than they can grip, which can break traction and start the tractor sliding even before the trailer is involved.

Updated: November 2026

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