BC House Trailer Endorsement Test 01

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For a motorhome or when towing an RV trailer, what is the recommended following distance at highway speeds?

Two seconds

Three seconds

Ten seconds

Five seconds

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What is a "toy hauler" described as?

A trailer designed for transporting children.

A vehicle that can be towed behind a toy.

A towable RV combining living space with a mobile garage.

A small trailer for carrying toys.

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What is a common cause of crashes involving backing-up?

Mechanical failure of the trailer.

Drivers exceeding the speed limit.

Other vehicles driving too fast.

Drivers not seeing something they should have seen.

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What is defined as the distance your vehicle will travel from the moment you see a hazard until you stop?

Total stopping distance

Reaction time

Perception time

Braking time

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For driver licensing purposes, what does "trailer weight" refer to?

The trailer's actual weight at the time it is being towed.

The weight of the trailer when it is empty.

The average weight of the trailer over its lifespan.

The manufacturer's stated weight capacity of the trailer.

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What is the weight limit for most recreational trailers?

5,600 kg

2,600 kg

3,600 kg

4,600 kg

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What can happen if you turn the steering wheel too much or hold it in the turned position too long when backing up?

The trailer will go straight.

The trailer could jackknife.

The vehicle will overheat.

The trailer will stop.

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How long does it take for a vehicle to begin slowing down after a driver perceives a hazard and decides to stop?

Three-quarters of a second for reaction time only

Three-quarters of a second for perception time and three-quarters of a second for reaction time

Three-quarters of a second for perception time only

One second for both perception and reaction time

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Fuel-efficient driving can improve fuel economy by up to what percentage?

20%

30%

10%

50%

10 / 25

When parking an RV on an upgrade, where should you turn the wheels?

Towards the centre of the road

Straight ahead

Towards the edge of the road

Towards the ditch

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What is a recommended way to check if the path is clear when backing up a trailer?

Have a passenger look out the window.

Honk your horn continuously.

Walk behind the trailer to ensure the way is clear.

Rely on your rearview mirror only.

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What is the function of the "locking jaws" in a fifth wheel assembly?

To support the fifth wheel plate.

To hold the plate jaws closed.

To attach the kingpin to the trailer frame.

To secure the side rails.

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What is a simple method for backing up a trailer?

Place hands at five o'clock and seven o'clock on the steering wheel.

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

Place hands at ten o'clock and two o'clock on the steering wheel.

Rely solely on your side mirrors.

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If you want to tow an RV weighing more than 4,600 kg and the trailer or truck has air brakes, what type of driver's license is needed?

A Class 1 driver's licence with an air brake endorsement.

A Class 7 driver's licence.

A Class 4 driver's licence.

A Class 5 driver's licence.

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What three actions are involved in stopping a vehicle?

Hazard, brake, steer

Perceive, react, brake

See, think, do

See, accelerate, stop

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In an emergency, how quickly might a truck and RV combination have to be braked to a stop from 100 km/h?

In as little as seven seconds

In about 20 seconds

In about 15 seconds

In one-quarter of the acceleration time

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What is the definition provided for "Driver's perception time"?

The time it takes for your body to react to a hazard.

The total time it takes to stop a vehicle.

The time it takes to see a hazard.

The time it takes to apply the brakes.

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Which of the following is a precaution to prevent a runaway vehicle when parked?

Leave the engine running.

Keep the ignition key in the vehicle.

Place the transmission in neutral.

Set the parking brake in the truck.

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What is one of the key things you need to know to tow a recreational trailer safely?

How to paint a trailer.

How to select a towing vehicle capable of towing the recreational trailer.

How to repair a trailer's suspension system.

The history of trailer manufacturing.

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When backing up a trailer, at what speed should you ideally be moving?

Fast enough to hear the engine.

At highway speed.

As fast as possible to get it over with.

At a walking pace.

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What is the relationship between vehicle speed and stopping power when speed is doubled?

Stopping power is doubled.

Stopping power is tripled.

Stopping power is quadrupled.

Stopping power remains the same.

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When driving a pickup truck and RV trailer weighing 8,000 kg, how long might it take to accelerate to 100 km/h?

About 20 seconds

30 seconds or more

Less than 10 seconds

It varies greatly

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How many trailers can a motorhome tow?

A motorhome can tow any number of trailers.

A motorhome may tow only one trailer.

A motorhome may tow a car or a trailer.

A motorhome may tow up to three trailers.

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What is the primary benefit of fuel-efficient driving techniques?

Increased vehicle speed

Shorter stopping distances

Reduced vehicle weight

Improved fuel economy

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If you want to tow an RV that weighs more than 4,600 kg and neither the trailer nor truck has air brakes, what license requirement is listed as an option?

A Class 5 driver's licence.

A Class 7 driver's licence with an air brake endorsement.

A Class 4 driver's licence with a recreational trailer endorsement.

A Class 1, 2, or 3 driver's licence.

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