1Your details2End of course testYour Training Centres Email Enter Email Confirm Email Your Name First Last Email Enter Email Confirm Email What category letter denotes trailers?(Required) A E D CVehicle weights are expressed on the licence as(Required) Maximum Kerb Weight? (MKW) Gross Vehicle Weight? (GVW) Unladen Weight? (ULW) Maximum Authorised Mass? (MAM)Category B licences issued before 31st December 1996 allows the holder to drive combinations up to ...(Required) 4250kg 3500kg 7500kg 8250kgCategory B licences issued from 1st January 1997 allows the holder to drive combinations up to ...(Required) 8250kg 4250kg 7500kg 3500kgTo tow trailers in a combination over 4250kg...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The A+E category must be held The B+E category must be held The C+E category must be held The D+E Category must be heldIf a towing vehicle does not show a towing weight on the chassis plate or in the door footwell, then...(Required) The trailer must not exceed 750kg The trailer and vehicle combination must not exceed 9m The vehicle is not designed to tow anything The caravan or trailer must not be wider than the towing vehicleWhen loading a caravan...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Heavy items should be low and between axles Light goods, like bedding should be at the nose of the caravan All LPG and Water should be disconnected and bottles safely stowed All doors and rooflights should be lockedCaravans that remain stored and idle for long periods of time tend to...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Attract birds nests on the roof Have tyres that could have cracked side walls Be stored on the corner legs to keep the tyres off the ground Have under-inflated tyresTowing insurance is...(Required) Always included in all motor policies Not obligatory for a small trailer Only included in comprehensive policies Never included in any motor policiesThe VIN Plate tells you...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The weight the vehicle can tow with a trailer that is braked The train weight If the vehicle can tow at all The recommended Nose WeightWhen you couple a trailer...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Move the towing vehicle as close to the hitch as possible You should treat it as if you have never seen it before Lower the Hitch using the Jockey wheel onto the ball until it locks Ensure the breakaway device is attachedWhen towing a trailer over 750 kgs...(Required)More than one answer can be correct With a category B vehicle the combination must not exceed 21m excluding the 'A' frame The outside lane on a three lane motorway may be used Stopping distances increase significantly The national speed limit on a single carriageway road is 60 mphThe length of the combination must not exceed 18m (excluding A frame) when towing with a vehicle up to 3500kg, and....(Required) No overtaking on a single carriageway road The national speed limit on a motorway for the combination is 70 mph The maximum trailer width is 2.55m The outer lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway (3 or more lanes) may be used as the combination is less than 7500kgThe trailer uncoupling process...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Is safer if done on level ground Involves lowering the jockey wheel and any stabilising legs before uncoupling from the vehicle Involves disconnecting the electrics and safety chain After uncoupling lowering the jockey wheel further so the towing vehicle can be moved away.Reversing the combination needs the skills to...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Avoid 'jackknifing' the trailer against the towing vehicle Safely reverse in a limited space Reverse in a straight line Reverse, making progress, accurately, with good observationTowing restrictions are noted in the vehicle handbook and must be obeyed because(Required)More than one answer can be correct The information is part of the Highways Act 1980 The information conforms to the Construction and Use Regulations of the towing vehicle The information is part of the Road Traffic Act 1991 Not adhering to the information could invalidate the motor insurance policyThe 'nose weight' of the trailer is...(Required) The maximum weight of the tow ball and towing frame allowed to be fitted to the towing vehicle The maximum weight permissible to bear down on the tow bar The maximum weight allowed in the boot of the towing vehicle The maximum mass of goods that can be placed before the forward axle of the trailerThe weights of the caravan are found in the manufacturers handbook because...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The nose weight must not exceed the lowest recommended nose weight for that combination The mass of the caravan must not exceed the towing weight limit of the towing vehicle Under Construction and Use Regulations 1986, a towing vehicle has weight limits of braked and unbraked trailers that must be adhered to Axle weight limits must be observed for caravan and towing vehicleBlind spots are exacerbated when towing due to...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The length of the combination The width of the combination The height of the combination ManoeuvringSafety checks are not just for the towing vehicles, the trailer or caravans need safety checks as well, such as...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Tow ball connections and breakaway cables Wheels and tyres Lights and indicators Load and WeightNational speed limits are different for trailer combinations. For dual carriageways in England and Wales it is...(Required) 50 60 70 40When towing a trailer you may overtake...(Required) A cyclist on double white lines if the cyclist is travelling less than 10 mph and it is safe to do so In the third lane of a three lane dual carriageway or motorway In the outside lane of a two lane dual carriageway or motorway. A road maintenance vehicle on double white lines if it is travelling at 10mph or lessThings that can alter the handling of a car and trailer combination are...(Required)More than one answer can be correct If the trailer or caravan are loaded evenly and within the correct limits Being an automatic as opposed to a manual transmission Whether the 'nose weight' is within the defined parameters The trailer is braked or unbrakedA car and trailer combination sometimes has to take a different driving line because...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The trailer cuts in the inside curve when cornering The combination could be up to 2.55m wide The combination could be over 7m long The turning circle is reduced due to the 'A' frame or draw bar.Snaking is caused by...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Incorrect 'nose weight' Tyres on both trailer and towing vehicle being in bad condition Trailer incorrectly coupled 85% Rule ignoredA safe way to stop snaking is...(Required)More than one answer can be correct To steer in to it Speed up Brake with the footbrake Slow down gently using engine brakingWhen reversing a trailer or caravan combination...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The speed should be low Steering movements should be fast Steering movements should be slow Steering movements should be smallWhen reversing a trailer or caravan combination...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Get the maximum zones of vision out of the extended mirrors - adjust them if necessary Initial steering should be in the opposite direction to the reversing direction Steering adjustment movements should be small The blind spots increase when reversing. Ask someone to watch for you, but ensure that they are in sight at all times.When driving downhill with a combination of car and trailer what considerations should there be given to the additional stress on the brakes?(Required) Keep the brakes applied to keep the speed low Change to a lower gear at the top of the hill and allow engine compression to aid braking Consider reducing speed at the top of the hill, select a lower gear and use intermittent braking to avoid 'brake fade' Put the vehicle in neutral to reduce the drive from the engine.As part of planning the route, what additional considerations are there to think of when towing a car and trailer/caravan combination(Required)More than one answer can be correct Known high ground for windy conditions Country roads with width restrictions Restricted lanes at roadworks Bridge heights and overhangsWhen coupling a heavy trailer...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The trailer brake must be applied Move the towing vehicle as close to the hitch as possible You should treat it as if you have never seen it before Lower the hitch with the jockey wheel onto the ball until it locks and ensure the breakaway device is attachedWhen loading a trailer...(Required)More than one answer can be correct The trailer should be coupled to the towing vehicle The support legs should be slightly raised when coupled to the vehicle when loading The trailer should be uncoupled when loading The trailer should be uncoupled and chocked when loadingThe vehicle's manufacture plate gives information about weight limits for the category B towing vehicle. There are four weights to consider. What are they?(Required)More than one answer can be correct Long weight, Wheel weight, Maximum weight, Tare Weight Maximum weight of towing vehicle, maximum weight of combination, Maximum front axle weight, Maximum rear axle weight Maximum Nose weight, maximum front axle weight, maximum rear axle weight, maximum authorised mass Tare weight, maximum weight of towing vehicle, maximum weight of front axle, maximum weight of rear axleThe 'nose weight can be determined by the manufacturers of the vehicle, the tow bar, the hitch or the trailer. Which one do you use?(Required)More than one answer can be correct Always the vehicle manufacturer Always the trailer manufacturer The highest value of the four The lowest value of the fourProviding the trailer's Maximum Authorised Mass allows, a general rule is that it...(Required)More than one answer can be correct Can be loaded heavier than the unladen towing vehicle Should not be loaded more than 90% of the mass f the laden towing vehicle Is recommended not to be loaded more than 85% of the mass of the laden towing vehicle Should not be loaded more than 80% of the mass of the laden towing vehicleAt what point is it a legal requirement to use extended mirrors on a towing vehicle?(Required)More than one answer can be correct If the trailer is wider than the towing vehicle When you are not able to see 4m out to either side of the outfit at a distance of 20 metres from the towing mirrors When you are not able to see 4m out to either side of the outfit at a distance of 10 metres from the towing mirrors When you are not able to see 5m out to either side of the outfit at a distance of 20 metres from the towing mirrorsWhat is the recommended tow ball height when the towing vehicle is laden?(Required) Between 400mm and 470mm Between 300mm and 380mm Between 280mm and 350mm Between 350mm and 420mmMinimum legal tyre(Required) 1.6mm Visible tread only 1mm What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth for a trailer with a Maximum Authorised Mass of 3500kg?Where can the learner find the most reliable source for information concerning tyre pressures when towing?(Required) The tyre retailer The vehicle manufacturer's handbook On the tyre wall The tyre manufacturerWhat is the situation with fitting a space saver wheel to the towing vehicle(Required) They may be fitted to a car Can be fitted to a trailer If fitted to the rear, then the combination should go directly for tyre refitting Cannot be fitted to the towing vehicle in combinationWhy should carrying a spare wheel on a trailer be a necessity?(Required)More than one answer can be correct Because trailer wheels are not the standard size of cars or vans, and may be difficult to get hold of readily in an emergency If the trailer wheel rim is damaged a replacement tyre cannot be fitted, but if you have a spare wheel to fit.... Recovery policies do not always include trailers unless a trailer policy is specifically purchased It is a legal requirementThe combination is to be parked up and the trailer uhitched. Once securing the towing vehicle what is the next action the driver should take?(Required)More than one answer can be correct The suzie connector should be disconnected The jockey wheel should be lowered The trailer parking brake should be applied The rear number plate should be removedThe combination is to be parked up and the trailer uhitched. Once securing the towing vehicle what is the next action the driver should take?(Required)More than one answer can be correct The suzie connector should be disconnected The jockey wheel should be lowered The trailer parking brake should be applied The rear number plate should be removedWhen loading a trailer, what is the best and safest practice for load distribution?(Required)More than one answer can be correct 50/50 front to back 40/60 front to back 60/40 front to back 30/70 front to backThe chassis plate shows the combination train weight to be 4200 kgs and the Gross Vehicle Weight to be 2505 kgs. What is the towing capacity?(Required)More than one answer can be correct 6705 kgs 3500 kgs 2505 kgs 1695 kgsConsent I agree to the Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions and for my name and test results to be shared with my nominated trainer.For more information please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
