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Difficulty: MediumTowing Trailers and Caravans

You plan to tow a caravan that is wider than your car. What equipment must you fit to comply with legal visibility requirements?

  1. A
    A wide-angle interior panoramic mirror
  2. Extended exterior towing mirrorsAnswer
  3. C
    An auxiliary electronic braking controller
  4. D
    Heavy-duty suspension springs on the rear axle

Answer

Extended exterior towing mirrors must be fitted to the vehicle.
When towing a caravan or trailer that is wider than the towing vehicle, standard wing mirrors cannot provide an unobstructed view of the road behind and to the sides. The law requires extended exterior towing mirrors to be fitted so the driver has a clear, adequate field of vision and eliminates severe blind spots.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the visibility challenge created by towing a wide trailer or caravan
A caravan wider than the tow car blocks standard side mirrors from reflecting views past the caravan flanks.
The driver must be able to see clearly down both sides and behind the combination to drive safely and change lanes.
2
Apply the statutory requirement for towing equipment
Extended exterior towing mirrors must be attached to the existing wing mirrors.
Under UK law and the Highway Code, driving without adequate rearward vision when towing is an offence.

Key Concept

Legal visibility requirements and the use of extended towing mirrors
Estimated Time:45s
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Towing Trailers and Caravans

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