Vehicle loading Flashcards
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum nose weight for your vehicles tow hitch ?
In the vehicle handbook
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed?
No, not at any time
When would you increase the pressure in your normal tyre’s so that its above the normal value?
When carrying a heavy load
What should you do if you’re towing a trailer and it starts to swing side to side?
Ease off accelerator to reduce your speed
How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicles handling?
It will reduce stability
Your planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination ?
A stabilizer fitted to the tow bar
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system ?
Breakaway cable
What restrictions apply if you’re towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway ?
you mustn’t use the right-hand lane
Your carrying a child under 3 years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age?
A child seat
Who’s responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn’t overloaded ?
The driver of the vehicle
How should load be carried on your roof rack?
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle ?
The vehicles handling
what must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle ?
Fit secondary coupling device
How should you load your trailer ?
Put heavy items over the axle(s)
What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time ?
Ask DVLA to update your license
Your going to tow a trailer that’s wider than your car. What must you fit before you start towing it ?
Exterior towing mirrors
What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake ?
Reduce speed gently
Your about to start a journey towing a trailer. What should you do if you notice that a light on your trailer is not working?
Repair the fault before continuing with your journey
what’s the minimum depth of tread on the tires of a trailer?
1.6mm
What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorized mass(MAM) of 3500kg?
Your trailer and load combined can’t weigh more than 3500kg
