Practice question

When executing a sharp right turn at a narrow city intersection, how must the driver handle the tractor-trailer to prevent the trailer wheels from hitting the curb?

  1. Perform a buttonhook turn: drive the tractor straight into the intersection past the curb line, then steer left slightly before turning right
  2. Perform a jug-handle turn: steer the tractor wide to the left lane *before* entering the intersection, then turn right
  3. Back up in the middle of the turn to adjust the angle
  4. Drive faster to slide the trailer wheels around the corner

Answer: A — Perform a buttonhook turn: drive the tractor straight into the intersection past the curb line, then steer left slightly before turning right

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