How to Drive Chapter 17

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

• Proceed farther into the intersection before starting the turn
• Start making the turn sooner
• Start turning at about the same place as you would with out that trailer
• Keep your vehicle in the center of your lane at all times

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

• Keep your vehicle in the center of your lane
• Move closer to the edge of the roadway
• Allow more distance from the edge of the roadway
• Move your vehicle over into the oncoming traffic lane while traveling through the curve

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

• Turn the steering wheel in the same direction you want the trailer to go
• Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want the trailer to go
• Neither option is correct; you cannot back up with trailer attached
• Both options are correct; steering wheel position does not affect where trailer goes

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

• Right
• Left

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

• True
• False

Which of the following is not necessary to safely tow a trailer?

• The proper size hitch
• Larger side view mirrors
• High intensity headlights
• Heavy duty suspension

When loading a trailer you should put about:

• 50 percent of the weight to the rear half of the trailer
• 60 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer
• 70 percent of the weight to the side of the trailer opposite the driver's side
• 80 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer

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

• True
• False

When driving a recreational vehicle, you should:

• Maintain the same following distance as you would in a passenger vehicle
• Increase your following distance due to increased stopping distance
• Decrease your following distance since the vehicle is longer than a passenger vehicle
• Decrease your following distance since the motor home brakes are much better than most passenger vehicles brakes

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

• True
• False