house trailer endorsement test

Question 1 of 25

Brief inspections of your unit should be conducted?

At campsites
At rest areas
When you stop for fuel
Every time you stop, or every two hours

Question 2 of 25

Which one of the following is NOT an indicator that the green light is stale?

The crosswalk hand is flashing
Cross traffic is lined up at the intersection
Traffic on the far side of the intersection is not bunched up
Pedestrians are in the intersection

Question 3 of 25

“Overrunning your headlights” means?

Driving faster than the speed of light
Driving through an amber light at the intersection
The distance you need to stop at high speeds exceeds the distance that your high beams allow you to see under good conditions
When your vehicle’s headlights are no longer necessary to the adequate street lighting in urban areas and freeways

Question 4 of 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) being applied correctly?

Noise
Pedal movement or shudder
Grinding
Hissing sound – like that of a leaking compressor

Question 5 of 25

If your trailer exceeds 4,600 kilograms and you fail to obtain the House Trailer Endorsement, what are the possible consequences?

None
Your licence is invalid in the United States and Alberta
One system pertains to the truck while the other pertains to the trailer
In the event of a crash, your insurance could be rendered null and void
Insurance premiums will increase after the 6-month grace period expires

Question 6 of 25

Some of the penalties associated with drunk-driving charge are:

Jail
Fine
Loss of driving privileges for a period of time; Increased insurance premiums
Current insurance being rendered null and void and could potentially find the driver liable for any and all costs and damages
Potential loss of employment
Inability to travel to other countries
All the above

Question 7 of 25

Which one of the following is NOT something that you could potentially strike or damage when making a right-hand turn?

A cyclist
A motorcyclist
Pedestrians
Light standard
Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants
Trailer tires

Question 8 of 25

Which of the following does NOT decrease a danger zone?

Covering the brake
Lower speeds
Smaller vehicle
Heavy loads

Question 9 of 25

What is the first step in conducting a pre-trip inspection?

Check the oil
Check the hitch or fifth wheel and the safety cables or chains
Set the parking brake, place the vehicle in Park or in low gear and block the trailer wheels
Check that all the tires are properly inflated

Question 10 of 25

The use of seatbelts reduce the likelihood of being killed in a crash by as much as?

20%
75%
40%
50%

Question 11 of 25

What is the following distance when towing a trailer exceeding 4,600kg?

5 seconds
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds

Question 12 of 25

When must your headlights be on for night driving?

One hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise
One hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise
Thirty minutes after sunset and thirty minutes before sunrise
Thirty minutes before sunset and thirty minutes after sunrise

Question 13 of 25

It is important to know the characteristics of your fire extinguisher because:

In an enclosed space a CO2 extinguisher could smother you and/blister your skin
Fire extinguishers create a lot of smoke when dousing the fire and you could be potentially overcome with smoke inhalation
Depending on the fuel source of the fire the wrong type of fire extinguisher could cause more damage to your trailer or truck
Most extinguishers will not put out a fire fuel by cloth, fabric or other synthetic materials – the materials of which most RV trailers are built

Question 14 of 25

If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, how many times must the stopping power be increased?

2 times
3 times
10 times
0 times

Question 15 of 25

Which of the following should you NOT do when driving in a roundabout?

Drive on the truck apron
Stay in your lane
Signal before exiting
Drive beside other large vehicles such as buses and trucks

Question 16 of 25

Which one of the following will NOT impact a driver’s following distance?

Posted speed limits
Road condition
Traffic conditions
Weather conditions
Lighting conditions

Question 17 of 25

notpermitted

This sign means?

Shows an action that is not permitted
Tells about motorist services that not available
Indicates lane use
Warns of hazards ahead and the likelihood of colliding with these

Question 18 of 25

Off-tracking is defined as?

The different paths that the front and rear wheels take when cornering
The different paths followed by large commercial vehicles and personal motor-vehicles when making a turn
The term for steering while backing a truck to connect to the trailer
When the front tires and the rear tires have different tread patterns

Question 19 of 25

If a crash occurs while backing, who is responsible?

The guide
The owner of the campsite
The owner of the truck
The driver

Question 20 of 25

Not balancing the load or not mounting the correct tires on the vehicle could potentially?

Do nothing
Compensate for the high inertia experienced going around curves
Allow the vehicle to get better fuel mileage
Affect steering and cause the vehicle to be unsafe

Question 21 of 25

What are some of the factors that need to be calculated when determining the actual weight of the trailer?

Number of people traveling
The size of the air conditioning unit on the top of the trailer
The number of slide-outs
Water, food, furniture and sports gear

Question 22 of 25

If a traffic control person is present at the intersection you must do what?

Obey road markings, signs and lights at the intersection
Stop and park your vehicle
Obey the direction of the traffic control person
Follow the vehicle in front of you

Question 23 of 25

Before towing a trailer what should be done in order to prevent a potential fire?

Connect the trailer to the towing unit and securely connect the electrical connection
Extinguish all pilot lights and turn off the propane
Ensure that all light covers are in place and not cracked
Fill the water tank on the trailer
‘b’ and ‘d’ are correct

Question 24 of 25

A vehicle with a towing capacity of 7,000kg and a load capacity of 2,500kg, and fifth wheel RV weighing 6,300kg fully loaded with a pin weight of 880kg, what is the maximum amount of weight (participants, fuel and supplies) that could be loaded?

700kg
3,800kg
1,242kg
1,620kg

Question 25 of 25

Load capacity is?

The weight of the vehicle and the trailer
The amount of weight the towing vehicle can carry according to the manufacturers recommendations
That amount of cargo that can be loaded into the towed vehicle
The weight of the driver, passengers, fuel, cargo and vehicle options, including the portion of the trailer weight that is placed over the towing vehicle

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