Practice question

If a trailer starts to skid sideways during braking, what should the driver generally do first?

  1. Release the brakes so the wheels can roll and regain traction
  2. Use the trailer hand valve harder
  3. Accelerate sharply and ignore the trailer
  4. Steer sharply opposite the skid without changing brake pressure

Answer: A — Release the brakes so the wheels can roll and regain traction

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