Hard Questions Flashcards
What must you do when you hitch an unbraked trailer to a towing vehicle?
Fit a secondary coupling device
What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?
Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg
How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle’s handling?
It will reduce stability
Who’s responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn’t overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
You’re going to tow a trailer that’s wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?
Exterior towing mirrors
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed?
No not at any time
You’re planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?
A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar
