ORGT Trailer Training Video Quiz
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What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
A. The combined total weight of a vehicle and its freight
B. The weight of the trailer unloaded
C. The combined unloaded weights of the tow vehicle and trailer
D. The combined weights of the loaded vehicle and trailer
E. The maximum allowable weight of the combined vehicle and the trailer without exceeding the limits of either
Name the TWO locations where you can best locate information GVW?
A. The trailer owner's manual
B. The vehicle owner's manual
C. The hitch supplier
D. The draw bar supplier
E. The individual that attached the draw bar to the vehicle
Name the two types of trailer brakes used in this DVD
A. Heavy duty long life
B. Hydraulic boosted friction brakes
C. Adjustable power assisted
D. Surge brakes
E. Electric brakes
F. Air brakes
How much tongue weight is recommended on a loaded trailer?
A. Put the heaviest load at the front of the trailer
B. Half of the trailer weight goes to the front of the trailer
C. Balance the load on the trailer bed
D. About 10% of the load weight belongs on the tongue at coupler socket
E. Load the trailer so you can physically pick the coupler up and set it over the ball
What is the breakaway switch for?
A. The switch lets the two driver know when the trailer is not hooked up properly
B. The switch activates warning lights on the trailer
C. The switch provides power to accessories when the trailer is not connected to the tow vehicle
D. the switch activates the trailer brakes (if equipped with electric brakes) in the event the trailer is separated from the tow vehicle
E. Load the trailer so you can physically pick the coupler up and set it over the ball
Name the circuits in a trailer wiring harness, in addition to the electric brakes, going to the trailer/vehicle plug
A. Pins and sockets with tabs, couplers, and wires
B. Male and female couplings with tabs and receivers
C. Wires, terminals, wire with color coding, and lights
D. Ground, right and left turn signals, brake lights and running lights
E. Lights, switches, 12 volts, clips, couplings, and tie wrap
What does a tow vehicle driver do to check the trailer brake connection between the trailer and the tow vehicle?
A. Drive to the nearest stop sign and try to stop
B. Ride the two vehicle brakes to get the feel of the trailer
C. Make sure the trailer brake lights are working
D. Manually apply the emergency brake in the two vehicle
E. Manually apply the trailer brakes using the electric brake control unit in an area where braking isn't necessary and there is no traffic
What are the conditions that would cause a tow driver to make an adjustment to the electric brake control in the tow vehicle?
A. Trailer weight changes because of a load change
B. A change in road conditions
C. Changing a trailer and using the same tow vehicle
D. A change in the weather conditions
E. All of the above
What is the proper safety chain attachment method from the trailer to the tow vehicle?
A. Fastening the chains together in front of the coupler
B. Hooking the safety chains under the coupler left to right, right to left with the forward end on the receiver eyes
C. The chains can be wound together for additional strength
D. Looping chains around the draw bar to take up extra slack to prevent early replacement due to wear
E. Use bolt method to keep slack out of chain and make the proper length after repairing
What is the proper safety chain repair method?
A. Bolting a short length of chain to the existing chain
B. Replace with the same type length, strength and fastening method
C. Weld an extra length of chain to the existing chain
D. Do nothing, tell someone and go ahead and use it as is
E. Wrap a longer chain around the coupler and fasten the other end to the tow vehicle
Which one of the following choices names the four major components necessary to couple a trailer to a tow vehicle?
A. Trailer with brakes, brake lights, clearance lights, wheels
B. Trailer tow vehicle electric power mirrors
C. Ball and socket, truck, and trailer hitch
D. Tow vehicle driver, truck and trailer
E. Coupler, draw bar, receiver and ball
Which statement is incorrect?
A. The size of the coupler must be the same size as the ball on the toe vehicle
B. All trailers have surge brakes or electric brakes. Be sure to insert the trailer plug to the tow vehicle socket or else the brakes may not work.
C. Never exceed the capacity of the tow vehicle receiver.
D. The safety chains must be crossed from under the coupler to make a cradle that will catch the trailer tongue if it breaks away from the vehicle
Which two of the following four choices fit conditions of a properly loaded trailer?
A secured and tied down load using chain binders and straps and/or winches to hold the load from shifting
B. Weight is distributed with 10% of the total trailer weight on the trailer tongue, not exceeding the weight of both the GVW or the vehicle GVW
C. Never exceed the capacity of the tow vehicle receiver.
D. The safety chains must be crossed from under the coupler to make a cradle that will catch the trailer tongue if it breaks away from the vehicle
Why are tire ratings and pressures so important to know?
A. Overloaded and/or under-inflated tires are dangerous
B. Tire ratings must match the load with little air in them
C. Overloaded and/or under-inflated tires cushion the load
D. Using wrong rated tires under-inflated saves money
E. You can only drive slow on under-rated, under-inflated tires
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