ICBC Towing a Recreational Trailer: What You Need to Know

Cover
Statement of Limitation
contents
introduction
driver licensing requirements for towing a recreational trailer
	Towing an RV of less than 4,600 kg
	Trailer weight
	Towing an RV of more than 4,600 kg
	How to apply for a house trailer endorsement
	How to apply for a heavy trailer endorsement
before you tow
	The towing vehicle
		Size
		Towing and weight capacity
	Vehicle requirements
		Engine
		Transmission
		Cooling system
		Axles and suspension
		Power brakes and power steering
		Electrical system
		Wheels and tires
			Tire wear
			Tire problems
		Mirrors
	The trailer to be towed
		The trailer connection
		Fifth wheel assembly
		Mounting the fifth wheel
		Ball and hitch connection
			Mounting a ball and hitch trailer connection
		Trailer brakes and brake controls
	Putting them together
pre-trip inspection
	Before you begin
	What to look for
		Front of truck and under hood
		In passenger compartment
		Circle check for lights
		Mechanical circle check
			Left side of truck
			Left side of trailer
			Rear of trailer
			Inside of trailer
			Right side of trailer
			Right side of truck
		Brake response, tug and steering wheel slack tests
driving an RV combination
	Power to move and power to stop
	Stopping distance and stopping time
	Speed and weight facts
	Braking and acceleration
	Braking
	Icy roads
	Anti-lock braking systems
	Downgrades
	Water on roadways
	Traffic
		Driving slower than the flow
		Tailgaters
	Stopped vehicles with flashing lights
	Construction zones
	Danger zones
	Turns and other manoeuvres
	Turning radius
	Off track
	Curves and turns
	Curves
	Clearance
	Narrow bridges
	Turning right
		Sharp right turns
	Turning left
	Seeing and being seen
	Using your mirrors
	Looking ahead
	Lane use
	Passing and being passed
	Turbulence
	Choosing your route
	Intersections
	Traffic circles and roundabouts
		Traffic circles
		Roundabouts
	Alleys, lanes and side roads
	Railway crossings
		Controlled and uncontrolled crossings
	Acts of nature
	Night Driving
	Animals on the road
	Coupling
	Uncoupling
	Parking
	Backing up
	Disabled vehicles
	Personal safety
		Carbon monoxide poisoning
	Seatbelts
	Airbags and head restraints
	Cellphones and other devices
	Impairment
		Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
		Penalties for impaired driving
		Criminal Code penalties
		Graduated Licensing Program
		Other costs of impaired driving
		Vehicle impoundment
	Fatigue
	Emotions
recreational trailer safety
	Passengers
	Loading your trailer
	Propane
	Safety equipment
	Fire
	Firefighting
	Fire extinguishers
	Before leaving a campground
	Storing your recreational trailer
	Maintaining your RV trailer combination
signs, signals and road markings
	Signs
		Regulatory signs
		School, playground and crosswalk signs
		Lane use signs
		Turn control signs
		Parking signs
		Reserved lane signs
		Warning signs
		Object markers
		Construction signs
		Information and destination signs
		Railway signs
	Signals
		Lane control signals
		Traffic lights
	Road markings
		Yellow lines
		White lines
		Reserved lane markings
		Other markings
summary
	Review questions
	Definitions
	More information
Identification (ID)