What is the effect of the cornering characteristics of a combination vehicle (car towing a caravan) when taking a turn?

When it comes to cornering characteristics of combination vehicles, such as cars towing a caravan, it's important to understand how these vehicles behave during turns.

First, a combination vehicle can indeed jut out into adjacent lanes or paths while taking a turn. This occurs because the trailer follows a different track than the towing vehicle, especially in sharper turns. Thus, selecting the option that indicates it can jut out is correct.

Second, a combination vehicle can also cut corners, which means that the rear of the trailer might end up moving into other lanes or going into a space that seems too tight for the main vehicle. This occurs because the pivot point of the trailer does not follow the exact same path as the front of the towing vehicle, allowing the trailer to swing inward.

Finally, the idea that a combination vehicle generally follows the track of the car is not accurate in all situations. While there can be instances where the trailer does follow closely, it is not reliable since the behavior will vary significantly based on the sharpness of the turn.

In German traffic regulations, it's essential for drivers to understand these behaviors to navigate turns safely and avoid collisions or misjudgments that could pose risks to other road users. Hence, recognizing that both the potential to jut out and cut corners are characteristic behaviors of combination vehicles is crucial for safe driving.