6. What is counter-steering?
Detailed Explanation
After steering around an obstacle, counter-steering brings the vehicle back toward its intended course. Prepare for both movements.
Official reference: Oregon CDL Manual 2.17.1: Steering to Avoid a CrashCorrect Answer: Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
Why This Matters on the CDL Test
Emergency steering.
How to Remember It
Steer, then recover.
Answer Review
Avoidance needs a recovery movement.
Why the other answers are weaker
- Steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to.Other drivers do not define it.
- Turning the wheel in a counterclockwise fashion.Direction depends on initial steering.
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