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20 May Quiz Answers
Question 23
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The caravan lamps (Position / Stop / Turn-Signal / End Outline / Side Marker): (c) Should be checked for correct operation before setting off on a trip
Question 24
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When towing a caravan, added or extended mirrors: (b) Must be used so as to obtain a clear field-of-view along each side of the vehicle
Question 25
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When towing a caravan, the time and distance needed to accelerate from 60 – 80km/h (compared to just driving the tow-vehicle on its own) are: (b) Appreciably much longer
Question 26
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When towing a caravan/trailer, the time and distance needed to slow down from 80 60km/h (compared to just driving the tow-vehicle on its own) are: (c) Appreciably much longer
Question 27
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27: When towing a caravan/trailer around a curve, you should: (b) Slow down, because of the additional centrifugal force, and the risk of swaying
Question 28
Doubling your speed - say from 40 - 80 km/h - will: (b) Increase the kinetic-energy – and braking distance - by a factor of 4 (four)
Question 29
If you see a B-Double approaching (from the front or rear), you should:
(c) Slow down a little, and firmly hold the steering wheel in case a “sway” starts
Question 30
If the caravan/trailer starts to “sway” or “snake”, you should:
(c) Don’t panic and don’t make any sudden/severe manoeuvres, but gently slow down, ensuring that you keep steering in the direction that you need to.
PREVIOUS WEEK'S ANSWERS
13 May Quiz Answers
Question 20
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If the caravan tyre pressures are too HIGH: (a) The vehicle will skip and bounce, and the centre of the tread will wear out
Question 21
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The caravan allowable/legal Pay-load (Load-carrying capacity) is:
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(b) ATM Rating – (minus) Tare Mass
Question 22
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The left-side and right-side brakes should be: (a) Regularly checked for wear, and adjusted evenly
Question 23
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The caravan lamps (Position / Stop / Turn-Signal / End Outline / Side Marker):
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(c) Should be checked for correct operation before setting off on a trip
6 May Quiz Answers
Question 16
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If the Ball-loading is too LIGHT: (b) The caravan/trailer will most likely develop a most dangerous sway (snaking) situation
Question17
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If the Ball-loading is too HEAVY: (c) Handling, steering and safety will be dangerously impaired, and the tow-bar may fail
Question18
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Heavy items should be stored in the caravan: (c) As close as possible to the axle(s)
Question19
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If the caravan tyre pressures are too LOW: (b) The vehicle will sway and wallow, and the outer edges of the tread will wear out.
29 April Quiz Answers
Question 12:
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Break-away brakes are required: (b) If the GTM Rating is above 2,000 kg
Question 13
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ABS (on tow-vehicle) stands for: (c) Anti-lock Braking System
Question 14
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If ABS is fitted to the tow-vehicle, will it also automatically work on the caravan:
(a) No
Question 15
- The Ball-loading at any time: (c) Should be around 10% of the caravan/trailer mass (if not otherwise advised by the manufacturer, in writing) centre of the tread will wear out
22 April Quiz Answers
Question 8
What does AS stand for: (a) Australian Standard
Question 9
Does the Tyre & Rim Association Manual give: (c) The correct tyre / rim combinations, and the recommended inflation pressures for all tyre sizes, to suit the load carried by the tyre
Question 10
Are Ball-couplings suitable for off-road operation: (b) No
Question11
Brakes are required on caravans: (c) If the GTM Rating is above 750 kg
15 April Quiz Answers
Question 5
What do each of the elements of a tyre designation LT-P 225/85 R 16 90 Q mean:
LT: (b) Light Truck
P: (c) Passenger (car)
225: (c) Section Width (mm)
85: (b) Profile Ratio (%)
R: (a) Radial Construction
16: (b) Rim Diameter
90: (b) Load Rating
Q: (a) Speed Rating
Question 6
What is the standard size for a ball-coupling: (a) 50 mm
Question 7
What does ADR stand for: (c) Australian Design Rule
8 April Quiz Answers
Question 3
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Are “Tare Mass” & “Ball-loading “actual masses” or “Ratings”: (c) Actual Masses
Question 4
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The definition of “Tare Mass” for a Caravan & Camper/Tent-Trailer is:
- (a) The actual mass of the empty caravan with all OEM equipment and options fitted - as specified on the Sales Contract - as it leaves the Supplier, with empty water tanks and empty LPG cylinders, and without any luggage or personal effects. This is measured with the jockey-wheel and tyres on the weigh-bridge.
PREVIOUS ANSWERS
1 April Quiz Answers
Question 1
What do the following abbreviations mean:
ATM: (c) Aggregate Trailer Mass
GTM: (b) Gross Trailer Mass
(Tow vehicle)GVM: (a) Gross Vehicle Mass (Tow vehicle)
(Tow vehicle)GCM: (c) Gross Combination Mass
Question 2
Are the above items “Actual Masses” or “Ratings”: (c) Ratings