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If your tractor-trailer begins to skid due to over-braking on a slippery road, how should you react?
In a skid, the correct action is to release the brakes, look and steer in the direction you want to go (the direction of the skid), and once traction is regaine
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Question: If your tractor-trailer begins to skid due to over-braking on a slippery road, how should you react?
Answer options: ✅ Release the brakes, turn the steering wheel slightly in the direction of the skid, and reapply brakes gently once traction is regained.
- Steer sharply in the opposite direction of the skid to counteract the motion.
- Depress the clutch and allow the vehicle to drift until it stops.
- Apply full brake pressure to all wheels to stop immediately.
Correct answer: Release the brakes, turn the steering wheel slightly in the direction of the skid, and reapply brakes gently once traction is regained.
Explanation: In a skid, the correct action is to release the brakes, look and steer in the direction you want to go (the direction of the skid), and once traction is regained, gently reapply brakes. This allows the tires to regain grip and control.
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