Practice question

A tiller operator must execute a slow right turn into a tight parking entrance. The lead driver swings wide left to set up. Which sequence describes the BEST tiller inputs from setup through completion?

  1. Hold straight during the wide-left setup; counter-steer left as the lead initiates the right turn; smoothly unwind as the trailer aligns
  2. Mirror left during setup, mirror right during turn
  3. Mirror left and hold counter-steer through completion
  4. Apply trailer brake during the entire maneuver

Answer: A — Hold straight during the wide-left setup; counter-steer left as the lead initiates the right turn; smoothly unwind as the trailer aligns

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