1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 189

Following Distance Stay at least twice as behind the vehicle ahead as you far This would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making f i m s I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the Passing vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid You'll need more passing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal making very sharp turns while trailering. longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns soft than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike Backing Up shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well Hold the bottom of steering wheel with one hand. the in advance. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand just your to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move hand tothe right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.