Practice question

During Maryland CDL combination-vehicle preparation, what should a driver remember about trailer skid recovery?

Apply more trailer-only braking to a trailer skid
Keep the wheels locked until the vehicle stops
Correct a jackknife by pulling the fifth-wheel release
To stop a trailer skid, release the brakes so trailer wheels can roll and regain traction.

Answer: D — To stop a trailer skid, release the brakes so trailer wheels can roll and regain traction.

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