Following Distance
Stay at least twice as
far
behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing
Up
Hold the bottom
of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the
trailer
to the
left,
just move that hand
to the left.
To
move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making
nrns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making
very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
tums
than normal.
Do
this
so
your trailer won’t strike
soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
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