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How does speed affect a combination vehicle's turn safety?
- A.Faster turns reduce off-tracking to zero
- B.Speed does not affect trailer path
- C.Turning slowly gives the trailer time to follow, reduces rollover force, and lets you stop if the path is not clear
- D.Slow turns are dangerous because they block traffic longer in all cases
Correct answer
C. Turning slowly gives the trailer time to follow, reduces rollover force, and lets you stop if the path is not clear
Why
Low speed reduces lateral rollover force and gives you observation time. Most corner strikes and rollovers in turns involve speed that left no margin to correct.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Turning and Off-Tracking · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-095).