Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
In a longer commercial vehicle, the tendency of the rear wheels to follow a shorter path than the front wheels during a turn is called:
When turning a longer vehicle like a small bus, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. This is known as 'off-tracking' or 'cut-in'. Driver
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Question: In a longer commercial vehicle, the tendency of the rear wheels to follow a shorter path than the front wheels during a turn is called:
Answer options:
- Understeer
- Hydrostatic drift ✅ Off-tracking (or cut-in)
- Centrifugal displacement
Correct answer: Off-tracking (or cut-in)
Explanation: When turning a longer vehicle like a small bus, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. This is known as 'off-tracking' or 'cut-in'. Drivers must swing wide to compensate.
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