Alberta – Towing a Trailer Practice Test

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On a multi-lane highway, which lane is designated for slower-moving vehicles?

The left lane.

The middle lane.

The right lane.

The emergency lane.

What's the reason behind giving yourself extra space on the road between oncoming vehicles and your own when towing a trailer?

Because of the added weight of the trailer.

Because of the added length of the trailer.

Because of the added color of the trailer.

All of the above.

What is the recommended procedure for making a right turn at an intersection while towing a trailer?

Same as other vehicles

When you are close to the intersection, travel near the right edge of your lane. Begin your turn when the front of your vehicle is even with the right side of your intended lane

When you are close to the intersection, travel near the left edge of your lane. Begin your turn when the front of your vehicle is even with the left side of your intended lane

There is no specific way to make a right turn at an intersection.

How can you account for off-tracking when driving with a trailer?

Steer towards the right side of the lane on the road you are entering.

Steer towards the left side of the lane on the road you are entering.

Steer towards the center side of the lane on the road you are entering.

Steer towards the right side of the lane on the road you are leaving.

What equipment or features are mandatory for your trailer to possess?

Working taillights

Brake lights

Turn signals

All of the above.

What is the recommended approach for making a left turn at an intersection while towing a trailer?

Turn left just as a normal vehicle

Go to left edge of the lane to begin left turn

When you are close to the intersection, travel near the left edge of your lane. Begin your turn when the front of your vehicle is even with the right side of your intended lane.

When you are close to the intersection, travel near the right edge of your lane. Begin your turn when the front of your vehicle is even with the left side of your intended lane

Which direction should you turn the steering wheel while reversing with a trailer attached?

Turn the steering wheel right to go right. Turn the steering wheel left to go left.

Keep the steering wheel in the middle to go left.

Keep the steering wheel in the middle to go right.

Turn the steering wheel right to go left. Turn the steering wheel left to go right.

What action should you take if traffic begins to accumulate behind you while you are towing a trailer?

You should not bother and continue on your route.

You should find a safe place to stop off the road to allow others to pass.

You should slow down and allow others to pass.

All of the above.

What are the consequences if you fail to account for off-tracking when towing a trailer?

You can end up driving slower than the required speed.

You can end up driving faster than the required speed.

It does not affect anything.

You could make contact with a curb, a parked vehicle, or a pedestrian.

10.

What's the reason for allowing additional time and distance when towing a trailer?

It will take you longer to reach the speed of the traffic flow because of the extra weight of the trailer.

It will take you longer to reach the speed of the traffic flow because of the speed of the trailer.

You will reach the speed of the traffic flow quickly because of the extra weight of the trailer.

None of the above.

11.

In a house or boat trailer, what is the restriction regarding the driver of the motor vehicle?

Pets

Firearms

Persons

Flammable material

12.

What are the two prerequisites before the trailer can be legally used on the road?

The registration and licence plate.

The licence plate and customized licence plate.

The registration and the trailer purchase copy.

All of the above.

13.

What's the rationale behind increasing the following distance between you and the vehicle ahead when towing a trailer?

Because it will take you more time to start.

Because it will take you more time to stop.

Because it will take the same time to start as a normal vehicle do.

Because it will take the same time to stop as a normal vehicle do.

Time’s up

Master trailer safety with the Towing a Trailer practice quiz for Alberta learners. This quiz covers essential rules for hitching, towing limits, braking, turning, backing, load distribution, and safety precautions when towing trailers on Alberta roads.

This quiz is part of the full Alberta Learners Practice Test series. After completing this section, continue learning with Highways & Freeways and Responsible Driving to strengthen your overall driving knowledge.

All questions are based on the most recent Alberta Driver’s Guide. For official information, visit the Government of Alberta’s online driver handbook.

Alberta – Towing a Trailer Practice Test

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