1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 187

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