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Reduce speed smoothly and avoid harsh braking
If the trailer begins to sway, you should hold the steering wheel firmly, reduce speed smoothly, and avoid harsh braking or abrupt steering, which can worsen the instability of the combination.
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Reduce speed smoothly and avoid harsh braking
Brake hard to straighten it as quickly as possible
Accelerate so the trailer tightens up
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Si el remolque empieza a balancearse durante la marcha, lo más recomendable es:
- Reducir suavemente la velocidad y evitar frenazos bruscos(Correct answer)
- Frenar a fondo para enderezarlo cuanto antes
- Acelerar para que el remolque se tense
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