5 Operation
Trailer operation
7090_900-011
Towing trailers
– Drivers who are towing a trailer for the first
time must practise driving with a trailer in a
suitable area.
– When passing through narrow r
oad areas
(entrances, gates etc.), ob
serve the dimen-
sions of the trailer and load
.
– When towing multiple trailers, ensure
a sufficient minimum distance to fixed
installations when turning and cornering.
The permissible length of the trailer trains
depends on the roadways to be driven and
may need to be determined during the test
drive.
It is the responsibility o
f the operating com-
pany to instruct the drive
rs regarding the
permissible number of tra
ilers and, where
required, any additional
speed reductions on
individual sections of th
e route.
NOTE
Please observe the defi
nition of the following
responsible persons:
"operating company"
and "driver".
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