Select the best answer. When towing a loaded trailer the weight of which is more than one-half of the towing vehicle’s weight, or is 3,000 pounds or more, the trailer must be equipped with:
|
Breakaway protection.
|
|
|
Hub caps.
|
|
|
Brakes and breakaway protection.
|
|
|
Brakes.
|
Explanation
When towing a loaded trailer that weighs more than half the weight of the towing vehicle or is 3,000 pounds or more, brakes are required to ensure that the trailer can be safely and effectively stopped, particularly in emergency situations. Breakaway protection is also required in case the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 18.7% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Special Driving Situations
Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in:Restricted lanes are usually reserved for:If you see a horse and rider while driving, you should:HOV lanes:Illinois law states that you may not:Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:When you see a funeral procession:Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:Drivers in a funeral procession should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: