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You are towing a loaded caravan along a dual carriageway at 50 mph when strong crosswinds cause the caravan to oscillate heavily from side to side (snaking). What is the safest and most effective action to bring the combination back under control?

  1. A
    Accelerate firmly to pull the caravan straight and restore tension on the tow hitch
  2. Ease off the accelerator gradually and keep the steering wheel steady until the swaying subsidesCevap
  3. C
    Apply the footbrake sharply and counter-steer rapidly in the direction of each swing
  4. D
    Depress the clutch pedal fully to coast and allow the combination to freewheel to a stop

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Gradually ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel steady until the caravan realigns itself.
When a towed trailer or caravan begins to snake, the correct and safest response is to ease off the accelerator gradually and hold the steering wheel steady. This allows engine braking and air resistance to reduce vehicle speed gently without upsetting the balance of the outfit. As the speed drops, the lateral forces diminish, allowing the trailer to pull naturally back into a straight line behind the towing vehicle.

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1
Recognise the physical cause of trailer snaking.
Understanding that lateral forces and aerodynamic turbulence have initiated an oscillation around the towbar pivot.
Sudden control inputs will exaggerate the pivot movement rather than stabilise it.
2
Maintain a firm and steady grip on the steering wheel in the direction of travel.
Avoids counter-steering or erratic steering inputs.
Attempting to steer against each sway creates a secondary oscillation that amplifies the instability.
3
Ease off the accelerator smoothly without touching the footbrake.
Allows engine braking and aerodynamic drag to gently bleed off speed.
Gentle deceleration pulls the outfit taut and allows natural damping forces to settle the caravan.

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Correct recovery technique for trailer and caravan snaking instability
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