2020 Interstate 8-1
DRIVING
Section 8
DRIVING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-1
LOADING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-2
Weighing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-2
Vehicle and Trailer Weights
andRatingsDenitions � � � � 8-2
Procedure for Weighing a Touring Coach � � 8-3
Weight Distribution � � � � � � � � � � � 8-3
SAFETY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
Seat belts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
Child Safety Seat � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) � � � � � 8-4
How to Install a LATCH Equipped
Seat � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
TRAILER TOWING AND DRIVING TIPS � � � 8-5
Trailer Hitches � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Loading a Trailer � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Checking Weights of Vehicle and Trailer � � 8-5
Attaching a Trailer � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
TOWING A TRAILER � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tracking � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Brake Controller � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Backing Up � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rearview and Side Monitor System � � � � 8-9
Passing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Parking Your Touring Coach � � � � � � � 8-9
TOWING YOUR TOURING COACH� � � � � 8-9
SAFETY CHECK LIST � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Exterior Check List (Before Entering
Vehicle) � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Interior Check List (Before Driving) � � � �8-10