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21 total questions from the Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit app

  1. What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

the vehicle's handling

  1. What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway?

you must not use the right-hand lane

  1. When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the normal value?

when carrying a heavy load

  1. 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

  1. You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?

a stabiliser fitted to the tow bar

  1. What must you do when you hitch an unbraked trailer to a towing vehicle?

fit a secondary coupling device

  1. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?

no, not at any time

  1. How should you load your trailer?

Put heavy items over the axle(s)

  1. How should a load be carried on your roof rack?

securely fastened with suitable restraints

  1. What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time

take professional training

  1. 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

  1. What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?

reduce speed gently

  1. Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?

the driver of the vehicle

  1. What's the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?

1.6mm

  1. What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?

breakaway cable

  1. You've just passed your driving test. What's the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer you can tow?

  2. 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?

exterior towing mirrors

  1. 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

  1. What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?

ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

  1. How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?

it will reduce stability

  1. You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle's tow hitch?

in the vehicle's handbook