Lower the risk of jackknifing by: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question Lower the risk of jackknifing by: Answers Making sharp turns. Braking abruptly. Accelerating smoothly. Explanation You can prevent skidding by steering, accelerating, and braking smoothly. If your drive wheels or trailer wheels begin to skid while you are driving a tank vehicle, the vehicle could jackknife. This questions appears in the following tests: Missouri Tank