Practice question

When negotiating a long, gradual curve at highway speed, the tiller operator should generally do which of the following?

  1. Match the lead driver's steering input direction and hold a smooth arc
  2. Steer aggressively opposite the lead the entire curve
  3. Apply trailer brake to dampen any swing
  4. Counter-steer only when the trailer drifts off-lane

Answer: A — Match the lead driver's steering input direction and hold a smooth arc

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