Towing

To tow a trailer in Ontario, you must have:

A valid driver’s license
A large vehicle
A trailer
An insurance liability certificate

What should you do if you're towing a trailer and notice traffic building up behind you?

Keep driving without concern.
Find a safe place to pull off the road and let others pass.
Slow down to allow others to pass.
Speed up to avoid blocking traffic.

What should you do when your vehicle is being towed by a tow truck or another vehicle?

Take control of the disabled vehicle while being towed.
Ensure someone sits in the disabled vehicle to operate the brakes and keep the tow cable tight.
Use warning signals or emergency flashers.
Both B and C

If you want to back up your vehicle with a trailer to the right, which direction should you steer?

To the right
To the left
Towards the center of the vehicle
None of these

What should you do immediately after your trailer has safely completed a turn?

Steer your vehicle to the right side of your lane.
Steer your vehicle to the left side of your lane.
Steer your vehicle to the centre of your lane.
Turn wherever there is space.

What should you do to avoid sudden stops that can cause your trailer to jackknife or slide sideways?

Increase the following distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid driving in the fast lanes.
Always drive slowly.
Both A & B

Does a trailer require registration?

Yes
No
Only for a trailer weighing more than 4,500 kilograms
None of the above

What should you inspect before starting a trip with a trailer?

Your vehicle’s engine power
The trailer’s hitch, wheels, tires, lights, load distribution, and load security
Current weather conditions
The traffic situation on the road

Why is it more challenging to pass other vehicles when driving with a trailer?

Because you cannot accelerate as quickly as you can without a trailer
Because you need more time and space to pass safely
Both A & B
Because of the turbulence caused by the trailer

What are the essential features your trailer must have?

A white license plate light and a red tail light
Two red reflectors at the rear of the trailer, spaced as far apart as possible
Two yellow clearance lights at the front of the trailer, spaced as far apart as possible
All of the above

Are you allowed to tow more than one trailer behind a non-commercial vehicle?

Yes
No
Only under some circumstances
None of the above

How should you properly load a trailer designed to carry loads?

Place most of the load in front of the trailer axle
Place most of the load behind the trailer axle
Distribute most of the load evenly in the middle of the trailer
You can place the load anywhere without affecting balance

How should you turn right at an intersection while towing a trailer?

Travel near the left edge of your lane, without crossing into or extending into the next lane, when you are close to the intersection.
Travel near the center edge of your lane, without crossing into or extending into the next lane, when you are close to the intersection.
Travel near the right edge of your lane, without crossing into or extending into the next lane, when you are close to the intersection.
There is no specific way to make a right turn at an intersection.

Can you carry a person in a trailer while it is being towed?

Yes, you can carry up to 10 people.
No, you cannot carry any passengers.
Yes, you can carry up to 3 passengers.
None of these.

When backing up a trailer, which direction should you turn the steering wheel?

Turn the steering wheel right to move the trailer right, and left to move it left.
Keep the steering wheel centered to move the trailer left.
Turn the steering wheel right to move the trailer left, and left to move it right.
Keep the steering wheel centered to move the trailer right.

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