Practice question
When negotiating a tight 270-degree on-ramp loop, which is the BEST tiller technique?
- Hold continuous counter-steer the entire loop
- Smoothly track the lead with small counter-steer inputs, increasing only where the radius tightens
- Steer with the lead the whole loop
- Apply trailer brake to keep the trailer on the inside
Answer: B — Smoothly track the lead with small counter-steer inputs, increasing only where the radius tightens
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