2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 189

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicleahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns I 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 with a 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 more passing distanceup ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle beforeyou can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom or me steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to to the left.To move the trailer the right, move your hand to the right.Always back up slowly and, if possible, havesomeone guide you. 4-35