To straighten out a jackknifing trailer, should you apply your hand brake?

To straighten out a jackknifing trailer, should you apply your hand brake?



a) No, because the brakes on the trailer wheels are what caused the skid to begin with

b) It depends on how fast you were going to begin with. Apply the hand brake if you were speeding

c) Yes, because the hand brake will help you get out of the skid

d) Yes, because the hand brake may not stop the skid, but it will reduce the risk of a rollover



Answer: a) No, because the brakes on the trailer wheels are what caused the skid to begin with


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