BC House Trailer Endorsement Test 03

By taking these practice tests, you can approach the BC House Trailer Endorsement test with confidence and achieve success. Remember, preparation is the key to passing with flying colors!

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Using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving significantly increases the risk of:

Finding parking.

Receiving calls.

Crashing.

Fuel efficiency.

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To make a sharp right turn with an RV trailer, how should you position your vehicle on the approach to the intersection?

As far left as possible.

Close to the curb.

One to two metres from the curb.

In the center of the lane.

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When checking tire pressure, when should you check and adjust it?

When the tires are cool.

When the tires are hot from driving.

After the vehicle has been sitting for several days.

Just before starting a long trip.

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When using a seatbelt, where should the lap belt be placed?

Low over the pelvis

Under the arm

Across the chest

Over the stomach area

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What is "off track" in the context of a vehicle moving around a curve?

The difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels.

The path of the rear wheels.

The path of the front wheels.

The turning radius of the vehicle.

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What does the sign with "3.24 m" and a warning symbol represent?

A steep hill ahead.

A construction zone ahead.

A low overhead clearance warning.

A narrow bridge ahead.

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What is the recommended adjustment for side mirrors when towing a trailer?

They should be positioned to see directly behind the trailer.

They should show the trailer in the first few centimeters of the mirror.

They should be angled to see only the truck.

They should be angled upwards to see the sky.

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What is a "full jackknife" defined as?

When a vehicle skids uncontrollably.

When a truck and trailer form an angle of more than 90 degrees.

When ABS brakes fail.

When a truck and trailer form an angle of 90 degrees or less.

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What is the "pin weight" or "hitch weight" in relation to a fifth wheel trailer?

The weight of the kingpin itself.

The total weight of the trailer.

The portion of the trailer's weight that is placed on the truck's hitch.

The weight of the trailer's spare tire.

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What can happen if you are convicted of impaired driving and cause a crash?

Your vehicle will be automatically repaired.

Your insurance rates will decrease.

You will receive a discount on future insurance.

Your insurance claim may be denied.

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When making a right turn with an RV trailer, what part of the vehicle is most at risk of scraping the curb or leaving the road?

The truck's rear wheels.

The front wheels.

The trailer's rear wheels.

The side mirrors.

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What is the purpose of head restraints in a vehicle?

To improve aerodynamics.

To help prevent soft tissue injuries like whiplash.

To adjust the seat's height.

To provide extra storage space.

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What is the manufacturer's recommended maximum weight of a trailer and its load, usually indicated on a plate or decal?

Towing Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Load Capacity

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What is the recommended distance between your breastbone and the airbag unit in the steering wheel to minimize injury if it deploys?

50 cm (20 in)

100 cm (40 in)

10 cm (4 in)

25 cm (10 in)

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Large vehicles offer a better view ahead and to the sides, but they also have dangerous what?

Turning radii

Blind spots

Braking distances

Acceleration capabilities

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In B.C., what are drivers prohibited from doing while driving?

Programming GPS systems verbally

Using hands-free cellphones

Operating hand-held electronic devices

Listening to music on a portable device

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What action should you take when you first see a potential hazard developing?

Change lanes immediately.

Accelerate to get past it quickly.

Apply firm braking immediately.

Take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake.

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What is the recommended range for the pin weight or hitch weight of a fifth wheel trailer relative to its actual loaded weight?

5 to 10 percent

30 to 40 percent

50 to 60 percent

15 to 25 percent

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How does speed affect the length of your danger zone?

As speed increases, the danger zone increases.

As speed increases, the danger zone decreases.

Speed has no effect on the danger zone.

Speed only affects the danger zone in adverse conditions.

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What might rust streaks on a rim indicate?

The rim is made of a special alloy.

The tire needs to be rotated.

A properly tightened lug nut.

A loose lug nut or cracks in the rim.

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What can cause excess wear in the center part of a tire's tread?

Driving on wet surfaces.

Overinflating the tire.

Having too much weight on the axle.

Underinflating the tire.

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What are two main categories of fire extinguishers?

Water-based and foam-based

Dry chemical and carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Halogenated and wet chemical

CO₂ and water mist

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What is the recommended hand position for steering an RV?

One hand on the wheel and one on the gear shift.

Both hands on the wheel.

One hand at the top of the wheel.

Hands crossed over each other.

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What could be needed for a trailer's electrical system, especially if the trailer has electrically operated brakes?

A larger fuel tank.

A special wiring harness and a controller for the trailer brakes.

An upgraded sound system.

A backup camera system.

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When driving around a curve, inertia tends to keep the vehicle moving in what direction?

The direction of the turn.

In a straight line.

Away from the curve.

Towards the center of the curve.

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BC House Trailer Endorsement Test 03

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