Vehicle Loading Flashcards
Who is responsible for stopping overloading?
The driver
What does overloading effect?
The vehicles handling, especially the braking and steering
What should you do to any load on the roof rack?
Securely fasten it
A heavy load will do what to the vehicle?
Reduce the stability of it
Who is responsible for all children (<14) wear seatbelts?
Driver
What must the restraint be suitable for?
The child’s weight and size
Can people travel in towed caravans?
Not under any circumstances
What improves handling when towing a caravan?
Fitting a satabliser to the tow bar, it particular helps when windy
If the caravan or trailer has a breaking system, wat must be fitted>
A device to stop the trailer automatically becoming detached from the towing vehicle, normally achieved by a breakaway cable attached to the parking-brake mechanism
How to regain control of a swerving trailer?
Ease the acceleration and reduce speed
On a 3 lane motorway, what are towing vehicles restricted to?
60mph, and the left and central lane - not the right hand lane at all
Should my tyres always be inflated to the same pressure?
Inflate to a higher pressure if carrying a heavy load, or if driving fast for a long distance (like a motorway)
Where can you find correct tyre pressures for different circumstances?
Vehicle handbook
How will I know the maximum weight that can be put on the tow bar?
The maximum nose weight which should be applied to the vehicles tow bar can be found in the vehicle handbook
