1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 193

Following Distance Stay at leasttwice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help youavoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns ~~ ~~ 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 witha trailer, make wider turns 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. Passing You'll need morepassing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you return to your lane. can 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 trailerto the right, move your hand tothe right. Alwaysback up slowly and,if possible, have someone guide you. 4-35