Where should a fifth wheel hitch be mounted in the pickup truck?

Over, or ahead of, the rear axle

As far back in the box as possible

Why must safety chains or cables connect the trailer to the truck on a ball and hitch combination?

To hold the trailer if the hitch fails

To carry part of the trailer's weight

To act as the trailer's parking brake

To improve the trailer's electrical ground

How should the safety chains be arranged on a ball and hitch connection?

Crossed over each other, under the ball and hitch

Left straight and slack so they drag on the road

Wrapped tightly around the trailer tongue

Connected only on the driver's side

What is the purpose of an emergency breakaway device on a recreational trailer?

It applies the trailer brakes if the trailer separates from the truck

It works as a convenient parking brake at campsites

It disconnects the trailer lights when reversing

It charges the truck battery while driving

After connecting the trailer's electrical cable, what should you confirm?

That all trailer lights work, including clearance, tail, brake and licence plate lights

That the propane appliances are lit

When coupling a fifth wheel, how do you know the kingpin has engaged the hitch?

You feel or hear the kingpin lock into the fifth wheel as you back under the trailer

House-trailer endorsement (Code 07)

ICBC house-trailer endorsement knowledge test practice

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What is the house-trailer endorsement?

The house-trailer endorsement, shown on a BC driver's licence as code 07, adds the privilege of towing a heavy recreational house trailer. It is added to a Class 4 or Class 5 licence and is studied from ICBC's Towing a Recreational Trailer guide.

The endorsement covers house trailers only. It does not allow you to tow other trailers over 4,600 kg, such as horse trailers, boat trailers or utility trailers — those need a different endorsement or licence class.

Code 07 vs Code 20

Code 07 is the recreational house-trailer endorsement. Code 20, the heavy trailer endorsement, covers non-recreational trailers over 4,600 kg and uses the Class 3 knowledge test instead — it has no separate test of its own.

When is the endorsement required, and when is it not?

Whether you need the endorsement depends on the trailer's actual weight at the time you tow it — fully loaded, including water, furniture, food and supplies, not its empty weight.

House-trailer towing requirements by weight
Loaded trailer weight	What you need
4,600 kg or less	A Class 5 or 7 licence is enough (no endorsement required).
More than 4,600 kg	A Class 1, 2 or 3 licence, or a Class 4 or 5 licence with a house-trailer (Code 07) or heavy trailer (Code 20) endorsement.
More than 4,600 kg with air brakes	A Class 1 licence with an air brake endorsement.

Towing without the right licence

Towing a trailer you are not licensed for can put you in breach of your insurance. After a crash your claim — including for your own injuries — may be denied. If you are unsure of your trailer's weight, have it weighed at a public weigh scale.

What is the format of the knowledge test?

The house-trailer endorsement knowledge test is a computer-based, multiple-choice test sat at an ICBC driver licensing office. Like every ICBC knowledge test, it uses an 80% pass mark.

Multiple-choice questions drawn from the Towing a Recreational Trailer guide.
An 80% pass mark — the standard for all ICBC knowledge tests.
A road signs portion is included when you take the test.
Fail the knowledge test and you must wait seven days before trying again.

How this practice test is set up

Each practice attempt draws 30 questions and asks you to score 24 (80%) to pass, with a 40-minute timer in exam-simulation mode, so you can rehearse under realistic conditions.

What does the test cover?

Questions are based on the six chapters of the Towing a Recreational Trailer guide. Our practice bank is organised into six topics that mirror that material.

Hitching and connecting — fifth wheels, ball and hitch connections, safety chains, breakaway systems and trailer lights.
Loading and weight distribution — tongue and pin weight, balancing the load, and staying within weight ratings.
Driving while towing — speed, following distance, passing and lane position.
Turning, backing and parking — wide turns, off track, reversing a trailer and controlling sway.
Braking and stopping — trailer brakes, stopping distance and braking on downgrades.
Trailer safety and maintenance — tires, mirrors, sway control and pre-trip inspections.

How do you book and take the test?

Study the Towing a Recreational Trailer guide, then visit an ICBC driver licensing office to apply for a learner's licence with the endorsement.

Study ICBC's Towing a Recreational Trailer guide and practise with this test.
Go to a driver licensing office with one piece of primary and one piece of secondary identification.
Pay the knowledge test fee and take the knowledge and road signs test.
Have your vision checked and answer the medical-health questions.
Receive your learner's licence, valid for one year, and practise towing with an appropriately licensed driver.
Book and pass the road test, which includes a pre-trip inspection of the truck and trailer combination.

After you pass

Once you pass the knowledge and road tests, pay the fee and meet the medical standards, the Code 07 endorsement is added to your licence and you can tow a recreational house trailer over 4,600 kg.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a house-trailer endorsement to tow my RV?

Only if the trailer weighs more than 4,600 kg fully loaded. Most recreational trailers weigh less than that and can be towed on a Class 5 or 7 licence with no endorsement. The weight that matters is the actual loaded weight, including water and supplies.

What is the pass mark for the house-trailer knowledge test?

Like every ICBC knowledge test, the house-trailer endorsement test uses an 80% pass mark. In this practice test that works out to 24 correct out of 30 questions.

What licence do I need before I can add the endorsement?

You need a valid Class 4 or Class 5 driver's licence. The Code 07 endorsement is added on top of that base licence after you pass the knowledge test, a road test and meet vision and medical standards.

Can I tow a horse trailer or boat trailer with a Code 07 endorsement?

No. The Code 07 house-trailer endorsement permits towing recreational house trailers only. Other trailers over 4,600 kg, such as horse trailers, boat trailers or utility trailers, cannot be operated with it.

What happens if I fail the knowledge test?

If you do not pass, you must wait seven days before trying the knowledge test again. Use the time to review the Towing a Recreational Trailer guide and keep practising the topics you found hardest.

Does the test include road signs?

Yes. When you take the endorsement test at an ICBC office you complete a knowledge and road signs test, so it is worth reviewing the signs, signals and road markings chapter of the guide as well.