While driving a loaded combination vehicle, you feel the trailer shift slightly and hear a thump from the cargo area. What should you do?
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Correct answer to question 75 (Combination Vehicles): Pull over at the next safe location and check the load and its securement before continuing
Why
A felt shift and an unusual noise from the cargo area are signs the load may no longer be secure, and continuing without checking risks the load moving further or the trailer becoming unstable.
Updated: November 2026