1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 185

Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the and sudden turns. trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are Passing driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. You'll need more passing distance up ahead when Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal (andattachments),safetychains,electricalconnector, longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If thetrailer has passed vehiclebefore you can return to your lane. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and Backing Up then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand. electrical connection atthe same time. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes possible, have someone guide you. are still working. - 4-33