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When may you tow a trailer behind your motorcycle?

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When you display a ‘long vehicle’ sign on the back of the trailer

When you have fitted a larger battery to your motorcycle

When you hold a full motorcycle licence

When your motorcycle has shaft drive

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When you hold a full motorcycle licenceThis was the right answer

You may not ride a motorcycle towing a trailer if you only hold a provisional motorcycle licence.

When you tow a trailer, you need to be aware that lower speed limits apply and the trailer must be no more than 1 metre wide. The trailer’s laden weight should be no more than 150 kg or two-thirds of the kerbside weight of the motorcycle - whichever is less.

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Rule 83Highway Code rule · Each selected question tests a full-entitlement or passenger-equipment condition; trailer entitlement is distinguished from trailer dimensions.Rule 85Highway Code rule · Each selected question tests a full-entitlement or passenger-equipment condition; trailer entitlement is distinguished from trailer dimensions.Learner status restricts passengers and trailersReviewed guidance summary · Each selected question tests a full-entitlement or passenger-equipment condition; trailer entitlement is distinguished from trailer dimensions.

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