Chapter 17- travel planning, loading, towing and driving special vehicles

When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than _____ miles per day.

500

When loading a trailer you should put about:

60 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer

Too much weight loaded to the front of the trailer will

All of the above

When you are driving with trailer in tow and the road curves to the right you should

Allow more distance from the edge of the pavement

When you are towing a trailer with good traction and visibility your following distance should be:

Approximately 5 to 6 seconds

Almost all recreational or utility trailers are equipped with their own braking system.

False

Since the trailer is attached to your vehicle additional insurance for the trailer is never needed.

False

When driving a recreational vehicle, you should

Increase your following distance due to increased stopping distance.

When you are driving a vehicle with a trailer, you will need

More time to pass since your total length is longer.

When making a left turn with a trainer in tow, you will need to

Proceed farther into the intersection before starting the turn

Nearly all states prohibit passengers from riding in a trailer while it is in motion.

True

When you are backing and turning a trailer, you should:

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want the trailer to go.

To help maintain alertness, drivers should stop every hours to exercise and fresh air

Two

When taking a long trip, drivers should

drive during normal awake time

Which of these is not necessary to safely tow a trailer

high intensity headlights

backing and turning with a trailer is generally easier when turning to your:

left

You are driving a vehicle with three passengers and towing a trailer. The heaviest passenger should sit in the

passenger side front seat

When turning a vehicle with a trailer attached, you should:

signal sooner so other drivers can adjust to your intended action