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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Standard Driving

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When backing a commercial vehicle with a trailer, the first steering action should be to:
  1. Turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want the trailer to go.
  2. Turn the top of the steering wheel in the same direction you want to go.
  3. Turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want to go.
  4. Turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the same direction you want the trailer to go.
Explanation
Answer: A - When backing a commercial vehicle with a trailer, drivers must turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction they want the trailer to go. While this may sound counterintuitive, it is the only way to get the trailer moving on the right path. Once the trailer begins to turn, the driver must turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer. Drivers should not get into the habit of steering with their hands on the bottom of the steering wheel.
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