Practice question

When negotiating a tight 270-degree on-ramp loop, which is the BEST tiller technique?

  1. Hold continuous counter-steer the entire loop
  2. Smoothly track the lead with small counter-steer inputs, increasing only where the radius tightens
  3. Steer with the lead the whole loop
  4. 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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