Driving with a trailer
Following distance
Backing up
Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering
vehicle ahead as you would when wheel with one hand. Then, to move
driving your vehicle without a trailer. the trailer to the left, just move your
This can help you avoid situations hand to the left.To move the trailer to
that require heavy braking and sud- the right, move your hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get
to know your trailer. Acquaint your-
self with the feel of handling and
braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that
the vehicle you are driving is now a
good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer
hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tires
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working.This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
den turns.
Passing
Making turns
You’ll need more passing distance
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. And, because of the increased
vehicle length, you’ll need to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your
lane.
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects. Avoid jerky or sud-
den maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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