1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 141

deal longerand notnearly so responsive as your vehicle is itself. by Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires andmirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and thenapply the trailerbrake controller by hand to be sure thebrakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at thesame time. Passing You'll needmore passing distance up ahead when you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need to go much fartherbeyond 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 theleft, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to theright, move your hand to theright. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working. L Making Turns When you'returning with a trailer, make wider turns thannormal. Do this so your trailer won't strilte soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerkyor sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy brakingand sudden turns.