1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 218

Following Distance Stay at least twice as behind the vehicle ahead as you far would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Thms NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailerto come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle couldbe damaged. Avoid making verysharp turns while trailering. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won'tstrike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees other objects. Avoid jerkyor or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Passing You'll need more passing distance ahead when up you're towing a trailer. And, because you'regood deal a longer, you'll needto go much farther beyond the can passed vehicle before you return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with hand. one Then, to move the trailer to the just move that hand left, to the left.To move the trailer to the right, move your up hand to the right. Always back slowly and,if possible, have someone guide you.