Theory Test Vehicle Loading Category

To learn all about the Vehicle Loading category, watch the video or read the article below.

The theory test featuring questions from the this category is at the bottom of the page.

Topics Include

  • Towing – understanding the affects of towing a trailer and the relevant regulations.
  • Stability – understanding how to correctly load vehicles, trailers and caravans and how towing can affect vehicle stability and safety.

Questions concern vehicle stability and towing regulations.

When towing a trailer or caravan on a motorway:

  • Do not exceed 60 mph.
  • Do not use the right-hand lane unless directed to do so.
  • To stop a trailer or caravan from snaking you should ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Facts to Know

  • It is advised you inflate your tyres to a higher pressure than normal when carrying a heavy load, or when driving fast for long distances.
  • A heavy vehicle load, on a roof rack or in the car, will reduce stability and affect steering and handling.
  • The driver is always responsible for making sure the vehicle isn’t overloaded.
  • Any load must be securely fastened.
  • To improve handling when towing a caravan fit a stabiliser to the towbar.
  • When towing a caravan never allow passengers to travel in it.
  • Using a roof rack will increase fuel consumption.
  • A child passenger under the age of three, should be seated in a child seat.
  • Animals should be restrained so that they can’t interfere with the driver.
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Theory Test: Vehicle Loading

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You are acrrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?

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Any load carried on a roof rack should be

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You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicle's tow ball?

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A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system?

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Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

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You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling?

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Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?

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Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the

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A heavy load on your roof rack will

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On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?

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If a trailer snakes or swerves when you are towing it you should

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You are towing a small caravan on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must

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