Practice question

After completing a 90-degree turn, the tiller operator should:

  1. Hold counter-steer until the lead driver says 'release'
  2. Smoothly unwind the tiller wheel as the trailer aligns with the tractor
  3. Snap the wheel to center as the trailer crosses the intersection
  4. Apply trailer brake to stabilize

Answer: B — Smoothly unwind the tiller wheel as the trailer aligns with the tractor

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