Vehicle Loading DVSA Theory Test

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What does it indicate if your trailer has a maximum authorized mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?

A. Your trailer can carry a load of 3,500 kg

B. Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg

C. Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

D. Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

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Having just passed your driving test, what is the maximum authorized mass (MAM) of a trailer that you are permitted to tow?

A. 6,500 kg

C. 4,500 kg

D. 3,500 kg

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How will carrying a heavy load on your roof rack impact your vehicle’s handling?

A. It will improve the road holding

B. It will reduce the stopping distance

C. It will make the steering lighter

D. It will reduce stability

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Is it permissible for passengers to travel in a caravan while it is being towed?

A. Yes, if they’re over 14

B. No, not at any time

C. Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full

D. Only if a stabiliser is fitted

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What actions should you take if your trailer begins to sway or snake?

A. Reduce speed gently

B. Brake firmly

C. Increase speed

D. Steer sharply

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When towing a caravan, what can improve the handling of the combination?

A. A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar

B. Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle

C. Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle

D. A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar

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What safety feature is required on a trailer's braking system?

A. Stabiliser

B. Jockey wheel

C. Corner steadies

D. Breakaway cable

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What limitations are imposed when towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway?

A. You must not exceed 50 mph

B. You must not overtake

C. You must have a stabilizer fitted

D. You must not use the right-hand lane

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What kind of restraint should you use for a child under three years old in your car?

A. A child seat

B. An adult holding a child

C. An adult seat belt

D. An adult lap belt

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Where can you find the maximum noseweight limit for your vehicle’s tow hitch if you want to tow a trailer?

A. In the vehicle handbook

B. In The Highway Code

C. In your vehicle registration certificate

D. In your licence documents

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When should you raise the pressure in your tyres to exceed the normal value?

A. Continue with your journey because the lights on your car are working

B. Disconnect the trailer electrical coupling before continuing with your journey

C. Repair the fault before continuing with your journey

D. Book the trailer in for repair before continuing with your journey

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What is the proper way to carry a load on your roof rack?

A. Securely fastened with suitable restraints

B. Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle

C. Visible in your exterior mirror

D. Covered with plastic sheeting

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What aspects of your vehicle would be affected by carrying an extremely heavy load?

A. The vehicle’s gearbox

B. The vehicle’s ventilation

C. The vehicle’s handling

D. The vehicle’s battery

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When should you raise the pressure in your tyres to exceed the normal value?

A. When the roads are slippery

B. When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

C. When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

D. When carrying a heavy load

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What is the minimum tread depth required for a trailer's tyres?

A. 1 mm

B. 1.6 mm

C. 2 mm

D. 2.2 mm

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What type of restraint is appropriate for a child under three years old in your car?

A. A child seat

B. An adult holding a child

C. An adult seat belt

D. An adult lap belt

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What action should you take if your trailer begins to sway from side to side while you're towing it?

A. Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

B. Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself

C. Brake hard and hold the pedal down

D. Accelerate until it stabilises

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If you're towing a trailer that is wider than your car, what must you attach to your vehicle before beginning the journey?

A. Exterior towing mirrors

B. Projection markers

C. Parking sensors

D. Rear-view camera

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What is the proper way to load your trailer?

A. Put heavy items at the front

B. Put heavy items at the back

C. Put heavy items over the axle(s)

D. Put heavy items in the corners

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What is the minimum tread depth required for trailer tyres?

A. 1 mm

B. 1.6 mm

C. 2 mm

D. 2.2 mm

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What steps should you take before towing a trailer for the first time?

A. Ask DVLA to update your licence

B. Fit P plates to your trailer

C. Take professional training

D. Pass a special driving test

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