Towing Frequently Asked Questions

	Top eight question and answers
	How much can my vehicle tow safely?
	What should my trailer must have?
	How storng should my tow bars and tow couplings be?
	What kind of trailer brakes do I need?
	What performance requirements do I need for my brakes on light trailers?
	What should I do to maintain my trailer?
	Loading your vehicle and trailer safely - How much can your vehicle carry?
	How do I arrange my loads safely?
	How do I securing my load?
	How do I use my lashings (webbing straps, ropes and chains) correctly?
	Do I need to cover my load?
	How do I carry loads inside my vehicle?
	What should I do when carry a loaded trailer?
	How do I carry a loads on my roof racks?
	How should I spreading the load on my roof rack?
	What should I do if the load is overhanging on the vehicle or trailer?
	How should I carry loads that are powdered or granular solids?
	How should I load solid objects in packaging?
	How should I carry garden refuse and loose rubbish?
	How should I transport cans, cylinders and bottles?
	How should I carry logs and posts?
	How should I carry large solid sheets?
	How should I carry pipes, ducts and hoses?
	How should I carry bicycles, machinery, steel, and other metal objects?
	How should I carry sawn timber?
	How should I carry boats and gliders?
	How should I carry recreational equipment?
	How should I transport animals?
	How should I transport dangerous goods?
	How should safely carry passengers?
	How should safely overtake another vehicle?
	How should I steer when towing a trailer?
	How should I brake safely?
	How do I avoid swaying (snaking) when carry a trailer?
	How do I reverse with a trailer?
	How do I park with a trailer?
	What checks should I make before and during a trip?
	How should I tow a motor vehicle at night?