house trailer endorsement test

Question 1 of 25

What is the best driving practice when driving through deep water?

Drive through at a slow speed
Find a route around the deep water
Apply a slight drag on the brakes throughout and for a short distance after exiting the water – check the brakes after exiting the water
Drive through deep water in a low gear with high rpms to stop the vehicle from stalling

Question 2 of 25

slowertraffic

This sign means?

When entering the campground, larger vehicles should stay right
Only applies to commercial vehicles traveling along freeways
Move into right lane if driving slower than traffic flow
Move into the right lane if you are traveling less than 20km/hr below the posted speed limit and activate your four-way flashers

Question 3 of 25

If a fire breaks out under the hood of the towing vehicle, what should you do?

Open the hood to have better access to fight the fire
Run for cover and let the vehicle burn so that you can collect the insurance money
Disconnect the towing vehicle from the trailer and push the trailer as far from the fire as possible
Leave the hood closed and spray the fire extinguisher from underneath the vehicle or through the radiator to extinguish the flames
A and D are correct

Question 4 of 25

Too much weight on a ball and hitch trailer connection could potentially cause?

The aim of the headlights to be out of adjustment
Reduced steering control due to less weight over the truck’s front axle
The springs and shocks one the towing vehicle to malfunction and potentially fail
The brake drums and tires to overheat and potentially cause a collision

Question 5 of 25

If the speed and the weight of the vehicle are doubled, how much does the stopping power have to increase?

10 times
4 times
8 times
6 times

Question 6 of 25

Driving defensively requires that you scan your mirrors approximately every 10-20 seconds: this is done for which of the following reasons?

Allows you to react appropriately when being passed
Allows you to give other drivers plenty of warning whenever you are about to stop, change directions or change lanes
Allows the driver to fend off fatigue
Allows the driver to determine if they are ahead of the other camper that is heading to the same RV park and is going to steal her coveted camping spot next to the toilet block
A and B are correct

Question 7 of 25

What is towing capacity?

The overall length of the trailer a vehicle is allowed to tow
The maximum weight that a vehicle is capable of towing
The overall volume of the trailer a vehicle is allowed to tow
The amount of weight that is allowed to be placed on the ball hitch

Question 8 of 25

What is the legal stopping position at a stop signed intersection?

Before the stop line
Before the sidewalk
Before the edge of the road
When no stop line present, before the stop sign
At different configured intersections A, B and C are correct

Question 9 of 25

Your seat should be positioned so that your breastbone is approximately how far from the vehicle’s airbag?

25cm (10 inches)
50 cm (20 inches)
75 cm (30 inches)
15 cm (12 inches)

Question 10 of 25

Good space margins allow the driver to?

Save fuel
Give you enough room to make a smooth gradual stop, even if the driver in front makes a panic stop
Reduces the likelihood of being struck be a tailgater
All the above

Question 11 of 25

largevehicles

This sign means?

Cars allowed in truck stop
Warns to keep away from large vehicles such as trucks and buses in roundabouts
The signals indicating that it is OK for vehicles behind trucks to pass
Truck turning left and the car driver is being courteous by staying back

Question 12 of 25

When should a pre-trip be conducted?

Daily
When it is suspected that there is a problem with the vehicle
When external Damage has been noted while approaching the vehicle
Weekly

Question 13 of 25

What is the first step before uncoupling from the trailer?

Ensure the ground surface is level and will support the trailer
Block the wheels
Back the trailer
Conduct a post-trip inspection

Question 14 of 25

height

This sign means?

A warning for you to know the height of your trailer and watch for the low overhead clearances
A warning for you to watch for narrow roadways
Your vehicle must be this high in order to get into the campground
The engine size required for your vehicle to climb the impending grade

Question 15 of 25

obstructions

These signs mean?

Pavement ends ahead
Warn of obstructions on the road and on which side to pass
Hazards or danger ahead – turn right or left
Bump or rough road ahead

Question 16 of 25

What is the definition of traffic flow?

The speed at which the traffic is moving on a roadway
The movement of a group of vehicles on a road, where the actions of one vehicle within this group may affect several or all of the vehicles
When vehicles are properly spaced three car lengths apart when traveling along the road
The movement of traffic along freeways and limited access highways

Question 17 of 25

What is the definition of “Reaction Time”?

The time between when the driver applies the brakes to when the brakes actually begin to apply
The time it takes between recognizing a hazard ahead and applying the brakes
The time between when the brakes are applied and when the vehicle actually begins to slow down
The time between a driver observing a situation and her realizing that the situation has become something that requires a change in course

Question 18 of 25

Having passengers traveling inside the trailer is?

Fun
Illegal and unsafe
Better owing to the fact that they have more to do and will not become bored and potentially annoy and distract the driver
Good for public relations because they can wave at other traffic

Question 19 of 25

When correctly attached to your vehicle, the fifth wheel is?

Bolted down behind the rear axle
Welded to the frame
Fastened to the truck’s frame over or in front of the rear axle
Straddling the rear wheels

Question 20 of 25

Black markings and writing on an orange background indicates what?

Impending obstructions
Bridges and overpasses
Construction
Animals on the roadway

Question 21 of 25

solidroadmarking

This road marking means?

No passing
Vehicles traveling in either direction may pass when it is safe
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in urban areas
Designates traffic traveling in opposite directions, only in rural areas

Question 22 of 25

Heavy objects in the trailer should by stowed?

Near the ceiling to assist with cornering
In the towing vehicle to assist with traction and to ensure security
Near the floor and close to the front to keep the centre of gravity low and maintain the unit’s stability
At the rear of the trailer on the floor

Question 23 of 25

When conducting the in-cab part of the pre-trip inspection, which of the following is NOT checked?

Defroster
Horn
Wipers and washer fluid
Low beam headlights

Question 24 of 25

Exceeding the load capacity, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or the towing capacity should be avoided because?

The towing vehicle may not be able to pull the trailer at posted speed limits up grades
It is unsafe and may void any warranty on the vehicle
The brakes on the towed unit may be unable to compensate for the reduced braking capabilities on the towing unit
It will void the insurance

Question 25 of 25

When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield to?

Traffic on the right
Any traffic in the traffic circle
If another vehicle arrives at the traffic circle at the same time as you do, yield to the vehicle on the right
B and C are correct

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