Vehicle loading Flashcards
Are passengers allowed to ride in a vehicle that’s being towed?
Not at any time
What should you do if you’re towing a trailer and it starts to swing?
Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed
what restrictions apply if you’re driving on a three-lane motorway?
You mus’nt use the right-hand lane
Your planning to tow a caravan. what will help the handling of the combination?
A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar
what would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?
the vehicle’s handling
Who’s responsible for making sure a vehicle isn’t overloaded?
The driver
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow-hitch?
In the vehicle handbook
When would you increase the pressure of your tyres so i’ts above the normal value?
When carrying a heavy load?
How will a heavy load on your vehicle’s roof rack affect your vehicles handling?
It will reduce stability
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?
breakaway cable
