Führerscheintest Klasse BE — PKW mit Anhänger Flashcards

When reversing with a trailer, which direction should you turn the steering wheel to make the trailer go left?

Answer: Turn the wheel to the right

When reversing with a trailer, steering inputs are reversed — turning the wheel right causes the trailer to move left and vice versa.

What does the 'tongue weight' of a trailer refer to?

Answer: The downward force the trailer hitch exerts on the tow ball

Tongue weight is the static downward force placed on the tow ball by the trailer hitch, typically recommended to be 7–15% of the trailer's gross weight.

On German roads, what is the speed limit for a car-trailer combination in built-up areas?

Answer: 50 km/h

The standard speed limit of 50 km/h applies to car-trailer combinations in built-up areas, the same as for solo vehicles.

What is the minimum tread depth required for trailer tires in Germany?

Answer: 1.6 mm

The legal minimum tread depth for trailer tires is 1.6 mm, the same as for passenger vehicle tires, though greater depth is recommended for safety.

What must you do if the trailer's maximum permissible total mass exceeds the towing vehicle's unladen kerb weight?

Answer: The trailer must be equipped with its own overrun braking system

When a trailer's maximum permissible total mass exceeds the towing vehicle's kerb weight, German regulations require the trailer to have an overrun (inertia) braking system.

How does loading position of cargo in a trailer affect towing stability?

Answer: Heavier items should be placed low and forward over the axle

Placing heavy cargo low and centered over or just forward of the trailer axle minimizes tongue weight imbalance and reduces the risk of trailer sway.