1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 174

Following Distance Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving yourvehicle without a trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making "urns 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 need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can returnto your lane. r ITICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could to cause the trailer 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. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back upslowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.