Normally, when you are backing a car, the steering wheel is turned in the direction you want to go.However, when backing a trailer, you must turn the steering wheel away from the direction you want the trailer to go.This situation results in _____, and often creates comical scenes at campgrounds and boat ramps.
A)suppression
B)the opponent-process effect
C)redintegration
D)negative transfer

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This situation is an example of negative transfer, where a skill or knowledge learned in one situation interferes with learning or performing a new skill or task. In this case, the familiar way of steering a car is not effective when backing a trailer, leading to confusion and mistakes.

Normally, When You Are Backing a Car, the Steering Wheel