Practice question

What is the 'Tail Swing' (Heckausschlag) of a rigid truck or bus with a long rear overhang when making a tight turn?

The rear corners of the vehicle body swing outward in the opposite direction of the turn (up to 0.8–1.2 meters), endangering adjacent traffic, pedestrians on curbs, and parked cars
The rear wheels lift into the air
The exhaust pipe scrapes the ground
The rear door opens automatically

Answer: A — The rear corners of the vehicle body swing outward in the opposite direction of the turn (up to 0.8–1.2 meters), endangering adjacent traffic, pedestrians on curbs, and parked cars

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