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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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 side mirrors.

The trailer's rear wheels.

The front wheels.

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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?

25 cm (10 in)

50 cm (20 in)

10 cm (4 in)

100 cm (40 in)

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What is the purpose of head restraints in a vehicle?

To help prevent soft tissue injuries like whiplash.

To provide extra storage space.

To adjust the seat's height.

To improve aerodynamics.

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

Underinflating the tire.

Having too much weight on the axle.

Driving on wet surfaces.

Overinflating the tire.

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

You will receive a discount on future insurance.

Your insurance claim may be denied.

Your insurance rates will decrease.

Your vehicle will be automatically repaired.

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

Just before starting a long trip.

When the tires are cool.

When the tires are hot from driving.

After the vehicle has been sitting for several days.

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

A low overhead clearance warning.

A steep hill ahead.

A construction zone ahead.

A narrow bridge ahead.

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

Low over the pelvis

Over the stomach area

Under the arm

Across the chest

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

Listening to music on a portable device

Using hands-free cellphones

Programming GPS systems verbally

Operating hand-held electronic devices

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

Towards the center of the curve.

Away from the curve.

The direction of the turn.

In a straight line.

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How does speed affect the length of your danger zone?

Speed only affects the danger zone in adverse conditions.

Speed has no effect on the danger zone.

As speed increases, the danger zone decreases.

As speed increases, the danger zone increases.

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What is a "full jackknife" defined as?

When ABS brakes fail.

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

When a vehicle skids uncontrollably.

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

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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 turning radius of the vehicle.

The path of the front wheels.

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

Fuel efficiency.

Receiving calls.

Crashing.

Finding parking.

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

Accelerate to get past it quickly.

Apply firm braking immediately.

Take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake.

Change lanes immediately.

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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

15 to 25 percent

50 to 60 percent

30 to 40 percent

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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.

One to two metres from the curb.

Close to the curb.

In the center of the lane.

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What are two main categories of fire extinguishers?

Halogenated and wet chemical

Dry chemical and carbon dioxide (CO₂)

CO₂ and water mist

Water-based and foam-based

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

Braking distances

Acceleration capabilities

Blind spots

Turning radii

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

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

A backup camera system.

A larger fuel tank.

An upgraded sound system.

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What is the recommended hand position for steering an RV?

One hand at the top of the wheel.

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

Hands crossed over each other.

Both hands on the wheel.

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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 weight of the trailer's spare tire.

The total weight of the trailer.

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

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

They should be angled upwards to see the sky.

They should be angled to see only the truck.

They should be positioned to see directly behind the trailer.

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

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What might rust streaks on a rim indicate?

A loose lug nut or cracks in the rim.

A properly tightened lug nut.

The rim is made of a special alloy.

The tire needs to be rotated.

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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?

Load Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Towing Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

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BC House Trailer Endorsement Test 03

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