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After a skid or near-jackknife on a slick road, what is the wisest adjustment for the rest of the trip?
- A.Return to your normal speed once the trailer is straight again
- B.Turn off the ABS so it cannot interfere again
- C.Slow down further, increase following distance, and brake earlier and more gently for every stop
- D.Avoid using the mirrors so you are not distracted by the trailer
Correct answer
C. Slow down further, increase following distance, and brake earlier and more gently for every stop
Why
A skid is the road telling you your speed and braking no longer match its grip. Treating it as a one-time event instead of a warning invites a second skid that may not be recoverable.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Skids and Jackknifing · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-155).