1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 161

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want get to to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weightof the trailer. And always keepin mind that the a vehicle you are driving is now good deal longerand not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is itself. by Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicleand trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are worling. This lets you check your electrical connection at thesame time. During yourtrip, check occasionallyto be sure that theload is secure, andthat the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay at least twiceas far behindthe vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you 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, because you're a good deal longer, you'll needto go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, justmove that hand to the left. Tomove the trailer to theright, move your handto the right. Always back up slowlyand, if possible, have someone guide you.