Vehicle Loading
Roof racks, towing, load distribution and the legal limits.
What this topic covers
Roof racks, towing, load distribution and the legal limits. The full Driving Theory Test app contains 15 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.
Worked examples
Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.
Example 1
You are towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must
- A. not exceed 60 mph ✓ correct
- B. not overtake
- C. have a stabiliser fitted
- D. use only the left and centre lanes ✓ correct
Example 2
If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should
- A. ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed ✓ correct
- B. let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
- C. brake hard and hold the pedal down
- D. increase your speed as quickly as possible
Example 3
How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?
- A. Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
- B. Accelerate to increase your speed
- C. Stop as quickly as you can
- D. Slow down very gradually ✓ correct
Example 4
On which TWO occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?
- A. When the roads are slippery
- B. When driving fast for a long distance ✓ correct
- C. When the tyre tread is worn below 2mm
- D. When carrying a heavy load ✓ correct
- E. When the weather is cold
- F. When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes
Get all 15 questions on this topic in the Driving Theory Test app.
