Question 73 of 140

While driving, you hit a pothole hard and feel the trailer sway noticeably afterward. What should you do?

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Steer quickly side to side to cancel out the sway
Brake hard immediately to stop the sway
Ease off the accelerator and hold a steady course, checking mirrors as the sway settles before deciding whether to stop
Accelerate hard to pull the trailer back into a straight line before it has a chance to sway further

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Correct answer to question 73 (Combination Vehicles): Ease off the accelerator and hold a steady course, checking mirrors as the sway settles before deciding whether to stop

Why

A steady hand and easing off the throttle lets the trailer settle on its own, while hard braking or quick steering corrections tend to add energy to the sway instead of calming it.

Updated: November 2026

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While driving, you hit a pothole hard and feel the trailer sway noticeably afterward. What should you do?

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