17. IF THE BALL-LOADING IS
TOO HEAVY…
(a) You will be able to change the front tyres
of the tow vehicle without needing a jack
(b) Tyre life will be increased
(c) Handling, steering and safety will be
dangerously impaired, and the tow-bar
may fail
18. HEAVY ITEMS SHOULD BE
STORED IN THE CARAVAN…
(a) On the roof
(b) On the A-frame or rear bumper
(c) As close as possible to the axle(s)
19. IF THE CARAVAN’S TYRE
PRESSURES ARE TOO LOW…
(a) The vehicle will be much lighter because
there is not as much air in the tyres
(b) The vehicle will sway and wallow, and the
outer edges of the tread will wear out
(c) The vehicle will be much closer to the
road, greatly reducing the air drag
20. IF THE CARAVAN’S TYRE
PRESSURES ARE TOO HIGH…
(a) The vehicle will skip and bounce, and the
centre of the tread will wear out
(b) The vehicle will not vibrate as much
(c) It will wreck tyre-pressure gauges,
although a smooth ride is achieved
21. A CARAVAN’S
ALLOWABLE/LEGAL PAYLOAD
(LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY)
IS…
(a) Whatever the driver thinks their tow
vehicle can handle
(b) ATM rating minus Tare mass
(c) 50% of the GTM rating plus the ball-
loading
22. THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT
SIDE BRAKES SHOULD BE…
(a) Regularly checked for wear and adjusted
evenly
(b) Greased on a daily basis when travelling
(c) As big as those on the tow vehicle