Practice question

During a sharp left turn, the tiller operator notices the trailer rear is tracking too close to a parked car on the right side of the street. What corrective action best controls the swing?

  1. Steer further left to pull the rear axle away from the parked car
  2. Steer right to push the rear axle toward the parked car
  3. Hold straight and call for the lead to accelerate
  4. Apply the trailer parking brake to stop swing

Answer: A — Steer further left to pull the rear axle away from the parked car

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