Practice question

What is the safest response if the rear trailer in a double combination begins to sway or whip?

Ease off the accelerator, avoid abrupt steering or braking, and slow safely after the combination stabilizes.
Brake hard immediately to force the rear trailer back in line.
Steer quickly back and forth until the trailer tracks straight.
Accelerate because higher speed always reduces trailer sway.

Answer: A — Ease off the accelerator, avoid abrupt steering or braking, and slow safely after the combination stabilizes.

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