Vehicle loading

Question 1

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow hitch?

A. In the vehicle handbook
B. In The Highway Code
C. In your vehicle registration certificate
D. In your licence documents

Answer 1

A. In the vehicle handbook

You must know how to load your trailer or caravan so that the hitch exerts an appropriate downward force on the tow ball. Information about the maximum permitted noseweight can be found in your vehicle handbook or obtained from your vehicle manufacturer’s agent.