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5 m, always taut. Most experienced driver steers the towed vehicle (no power steering). Always keep the tow cable taut: the driver of the towed vehicle brakes a little more than the one in front

Source: RVV 1990 art. 30 · checked 2026-10-23

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On the N50 near Kampen you tow a stranded car to the garage. According to the book, what applies to the tow cable?

  1. Sound, on the attachment points, max. 5 metres, always taut
  2. The longer the cable, the safer — so well over 5 metres
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Correct answer: Sound, on the attachment points, max. 5 metres, always taut

Max. 5 metres, always taut

Why learners get this wrong: The more distance between the towing car and the towed vehicle, the safer — so a cable longer than 5 metres is actually better.

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About Towing a broken-down car: which statement is WRONG?

  1. It does not matter which of the two drivers steers the towed vehicle — steering is steering.
  2. 'the distance between the two vehicles may be a maximum of 5 metres' and 'always keep the tow cable taut'. When towing, a shorter, taut cable is the safe choice, not a longer one.
  3. 'you may only tow one vehicle'. No exception for busy traffic or convenience.
  4. Always keep the tow cable taut: the driver of the towed vehicle brakes a little more than the one in front.
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Correct answer: It does not matter which of the two drivers steers the towed vehicle — steering is steering.

'the power steering of the towed vehicle does not work because the engine is off. Therefore let the most experienced driver steer the towed vehicle.' That is an explicit preference, not a free choice

Why learners get this wrong: The more distance between the towing car and the towed vehicle, the safer — so a cable longer than 5 metres is actually better.

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It does not matter which of the two drivers steers the towed vehicle — steering is steering.

  1. False
  2. True
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Correct answer: False

'the power steering of the towed vehicle does not work because the engine is off. Therefore let the most experienced driver steer the towed vehicle.' That is an explicit preference, not a free choice

Why learners get this wrong: It does not matter which of the two drivers steers the towed vehicle — steering is steering.

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On the N50 near Kampen your car is being towed to the garage by a friend. What is the maximum distance (in metres) between the two cars while towing?

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Correct answer: 5 m

Correct: 5.0 m (±1.0).

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At a garage in Zwolle, you and your partner both have a valid licence. Your car is being towed. According to the book, who should preferably steer the towed vehicle?

  1. The most experienced driver, because the power steering does not work (engine off)
  2. Does not matter — steering is steering, whoever happens to be standing closest
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Correct answer: The most experienced driver, because the power steering does not work (engine off)

Why learners get this wrong: It does not matter which of the two drivers steers the towed vehicle — steering is steering.

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