How does a skid involving only the trailer differ from one involving the tractor's drive wheels?
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Correct answer to question 152 (General Knowledge): A trailer skid causes the trailer to swing out to one side, while a drive-wheel skid tends to make the whole rear of the tractor slide
Why
A trailer skid shows up as the trailer swinging out behind the tractor, while a drive-wheel skid tends to slide the rear of the tractor itself, and recognizing which one is happening changes how you correct it.
Updated: November 2026