Question 1650 · Truck theory test
What is the maximum permitted distance between a drawing vehicle and a trailer?
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Correct answer
4.5 metres.
Official explanation
The maximum permitted distance between a drawing vehicle and a trailer is 4.5 metres. A larger distance between the vehicles might lead other road users to believe that the two vehicles were independent and they might try to enter the space between them.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Journey Planning
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