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Your straight truck is heavily loaded, and the drive wheels begin to spin on an icy patch. What is the most effective way to regain control and traction?
When drive wheels spin, ease off the accelerator. If possible, a light shift to a higher gear without disengaging the clutch can sometimes help reduce wheel spi
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Question: Your straight truck is heavily loaded, and the drive wheels begin to spin on an icy patch. What is the most effective way to regain control and traction?
Answer options:
- Increase accelerator pressure to spin the wheels faster to 'dig in'
- Apply the parking brake gently to transfer weight to the front
- Ease off the accelerator and apply gentle, steady pressure to the service brakes ✅ Ease off the accelerator, lightly apply a suitable higher gear if possible, to reduce wheel spin
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator, lightly apply a suitable higher gear if possible, to reduce wheel spin
Explanation: When drive wheels spin, ease off the accelerator. If possible, a light shift to a higher gear without disengaging the clutch can sometimes help reduce wheel spin and regain traction by applying less torque.
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