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. 6 votes, 5 avg Theory Test: Vehicle Loading 1 / 12 You are acrrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?(mark ONE answer) A child seat An adult holding a child An adult seat belt An adult lap belt 2 / 12 Any load carried on a roof rack should be(mark ONE answer) securely fastened when driving loaded towards the rear of the vehicle visible in your exterior mirror covered with plastic sheeting 3 / 12 You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicle's tow ball?(mark ONE answer) In the vehicle handbook In the Highway Code In your vehicle registration certificate In your licence documents 4 / 12 A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system?(mark ONE answer) Stabiliser Jockey wheel Corner steadies Breakaway cable 5 / 12 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?(mark ONE answer) Yes, if they are over fourteen No, not at any time Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full Only if a stabiliser is fitted 6 / 12 You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling?(mark ONE answer) A jockey wheel fitted to the towbar Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle A stabiliser fitted to the towbar 7 / 12 Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?(mark ONE answer) The driver of the vehicle The owner of the items being carried The person who loaded the vehicle The licensing authority 8 / 12 Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the(mark TWO answers) gearbox steering handling battery life journey time 9 / 12 A heavy load on your roof rack will(mark ONE answer) improve road handling reduce the stopping distance make steering lighter reduce stability 10 / 12 On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?(mark TWO answers) When the roads are slippery When driving fast for long distances When the tyre thread is worn below 2 mm When carrying a heavy load When the weather is cold When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes 11 / 12 If a trailer snakes or swerves when you are towing it you should(mark ONE answer) ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself brake hard and hold the pedal down increase your speed as quickly as possible 12 / 12 You are towing a small caravan on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must(mark TWO answers) not exceed 60 mph not overtake have a stabiliser fitted use only the left and centre lanes Your score is The average score is 79%Help this Website Grow. Share us! Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please Rate this Theory Test Send feedback Theory Home Next Category