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A:  In California, all trailers need red tail lights, red brake lights, amber turn signals (if the tow vehicle's signals are blocked), and white license plate lights, along with reflectors. Trailers wider than 80 inches also require amber and red clearance lights on the front and rear, respectively, to mark their full width. Regular inspection of these lights is required to ensure they are always functional.  

A:  In California, trailer brakes are required if the trailer's gross weight is 1,500 pounds or more, and the brakes must be adequate and supplemental to the towing vehicle's brakes. Additionally, a breakaway switch that activates the trailer brakes if it becomes detached from the tow vehicle is required for any trailer with a breakaway system. Most conventional and fifth-wheel trailers use electric brakes controlled by a controller in the tow vehicle. The controller automatically coordinates the tow vehicle and trailer braking so the two systems work together when the brake pedal is applied.

A: INSPECTION OF HUB/ DRUM, MAGNETS, SUSPENSION, AXLES, AND BRAKE SYSTEMS. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE GREASE, SEALS, CAPS, AND COTTER PINS, SETTING BEARING TENSION, ADJUSTING/BLEEDING BRAKES, AND LUBING TRAILER. 

 A: PLACE BOTH HANDS ON THE TIRE AT THE TOP. TRY ROCKING IT TOWARDS YOU. SMALL MOVEMENT IS OK BUT SUBSTANTIAL MOVEMENT MEANS THEY NEED REPLACEMENT.