You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?
- A A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar
- B Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle
- C Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle
- D A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar
Why this is the answer
Towing a caravan or trailer affects the way the towing vehicle handles. A stabiliser device is not designed to overcome instability caused by incorrect loading but it can give added security in side winds and from buffeting caused by large vehicles.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar — The jockey wheel supports and manoeuvres the caravan while it is unhitched, and is raised before you drive off.
- B
- Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle — Power steering makes the wheel lighter to turn. It does nothing about the caravan behind you.
- C
- Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle — Anti-lock brakes let you steer while braking hard, but they will not stop a caravan swinging.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 19
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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