1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 232

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requiresa certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of Ilandling and braking w i t h the added weight of the trailer. And always keep i n mind that thc vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsivs as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check thc trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), and safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start vehicle and trailer moving and your then apply the trailer brake controlierby hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During \Tour trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the'lights and any trailer brakes arestill working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead as you would when you driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help 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, becauseyou're a good deal longer,you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Bucking Up Hold the bottom of the steeringwheel 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 theright. Always back up slowly and, if possible, havc someone guide you. 4-39