Führerscheintest Klasse BE — PKW mit Anhänger Flashcards

What is the maximum speed allowed on German motorways when towing a trailer with a Class BE license?

Answer: 100 km/h

Vehicles towing a trailer are limited to 100 km/h on German motorways, even if the trailer is equipped for higher speeds.

What is the maximum permissible total mass of a trailer that can be towed under a Class B license without needing a Class BE license?

Answer: 750 kg

A standard Class B license allows towing trailers up to 750 kg maximum permissible total mass without upgrading to Class BE.

When coupling a trailer to a vehicle, what must you check first?

Answer: That the trailer ball is correctly engaged and the safety pin is secured

The coupling must be fully engaged and the safety pin or lock must be secured before any other checks to prevent the trailer from detaching.

What is the purpose of the breakaway cable on a braked trailer?

Answer: It automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it detaches from the towing vehicle

The breakaway cable activates the trailer's parking brake automatically if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, preventing a runaway trailer.

How does towing a trailer affect a vehicle's braking distance?

Answer: It significantly increases braking distance due to added mass

The additional mass of a trailer substantially increases the overall braking distance, requiring drivers to leave much greater following distances.

What phenomenon can occur at high speeds when towing a trailer and how should it be corrected?

Answer: Trailer sway; ease off the accelerator gently without braking sharply

Trailer sway (snaking) is corrected by gently reducing speed without harsh braking, which would worsen the oscillation.