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You are operating a loaded tractor-trailer on a multi-lane expressway when a sudden loud pop is followed by heavy vibration and the rear of the trailer begins to sway from side to side. Which action is the safest initial response to maintain control and stop the vehicle?

  1. A
    Apply the service brakes with maximum pedal pressure immediately to bring the vehicle to an abrupt halt before the tire shreds.
  2. Keep off the brake pedal, maintain a steady steering grip to keep the vehicle in a straight path as it slows down, and then gently pull off the road.Cevap
  3. C
    Engage the engine retarder immediately and steer sharply in the opposite direction of the trailer's sway.
  4. D
    Abruptly jerk the steering wheel toward the shoulder while shifting into neutral to eliminate engine torque.

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Stay off the brake pedal, maintain a steady steering grip to keep the vehicle in a straight path as it decelerates naturally, and gently steer onto the shoulder once speed is controlled.
When a tire fails, the safest response is to stay off the brake pedal completely and maintain a steady steering grip to keep the vehicle moving straight. Coasting down allows the combination to stabilize naturally before moving off the roadway to brake gently to a complete stop.

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1
Identify the symptoms of a rear tire blowout.
Recognize that vibration and rear sway indicate rear-axle or trailer tire failure requiring vehicle stabilization.
Correct identification prevents erratic or panicked control inputs.
2
Resist the urge to brake and hold the steering path steady.
The commercial motor vehicle continues traveling straight and begins to decelerate from rolling resistance.
Braking hard on a blown tire can cause wheel lockup, severe skidding, or a rollover.
3
Allow the vehicle to coast down to a manageable speed before moving off the roadway.
The vehicle safely transitions to the emergency shoulder for a smooth, gentle stop.
Steering off-road at high speed or braking prematurely on the road increases collision and rollover hazards.

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