Vehicle Loading Car Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 14, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Vehicle Loading Car Test 1. How should a load be carried on your roof rack? Securely fastened with suitable restraints Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle Visible in your exterior mirror Covered with plastic sheeting 2. What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system? Stabiliser Jockey wheel Corner steadies Breakaway cable 3. What’s the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer? 1.6 mm 1 mm 2 mm 2.2 mm 4. What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle? The vehicle's gearbox The vehicle's ventilation The vehicle's battery The vehicle's handling 5. You’re 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 Disconnect the trailer electrical coupling before continuing with your journey Continue with your journey because the lights on your car are working Book the trailer in for repair before continuing with your journey 6. You're going to tow a trailer that’s wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it? Rear-view camera Projection markers Parking sensors Exterior towing mirrors 7. What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time? Take professional training Fit P plates to your trailer Ask DVLA to update your licence Pass a special driving test 8. What must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle? Make sure you can see the trailer in the mirrors Grease the tow ball and hitch Switch off the reversing sensor on the towing vehicle Fit a secondary coupling device 9. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed? Yes, if they're over 14 No, not at any time Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full Only if a stabiliser is fitted 10. You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow? 6,500 kg 5,500 kg 3,500 kg 4,500 kg 11. When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the normal value? When the roads are slippery When carrying a heavy load When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes 12. What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side? Brake hard and hold the pedal down Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed Accelerate until it stabilises 13. What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg? Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg Your trailer can carry a load of 3,500 kg 14. What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake? Brake firmly Reduce speed gently Increase speed Steer sharply 15. You're carrying a child under three years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age? A child seat An adult holding a child An adult seat belt An adult lap belt 16. You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow? 6,500 kg 3,500 kg 4,500 kg 5,500 kg 17. You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination? A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle 18. What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway? You must not exceed 50 mph ou must not overtake You must have a stabiliser fitted You must not use the right-hand lane 19. What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg? Your trailer can carry a load of 3,500 kg Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg 20. Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded? The licensing authority The owner of the items being carried The person who loaded the vehicle The driver of the vehicle 21. You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow hitch? In the vehicle handbook In The Highway Code In your vehicle registration certificate In your licence documents 22. How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling? It will improve the road holding It will reduce stability It will make the steering lighter It will reduce the stopping distance Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
