You are driving a combination vehicle and the trailer begins to swing out in a skid. What is the correct response?
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Correct answer to question 7 (Combination Vehicles): Stay off the brake and steer to keep the tractor and trailer in line
Why
Braking during a trailer skid usually makes it worse; staying off the brake and steering to keep the units aligned is the correct way to regain control.
Updated: November 2026