CONSEJOS DE CONDUCCIÓN CON REMOLQUES | By #CdRas

And now, here in this program, we're going to offer you some safety tips for driving with a trailer attached to your vehicle. With these devices, the dimensions and, therefore, the dynamics of the car are significantly altered. Trailers are an excellent resource for transporting cargo and even for enjoying a fun caravan holiday. These towing systems must be listed on the vehicle registration document, as they must be approved and their installation must pass a vehicle inspection (ITV). There, they will check the hitch attachment and the connection of the lighting system. Having this type of system attached to the rear of your vehicle completely changes its handling and response. The vehicle combination will be longer and heavier, and therefore, the braking distance will be much greater, so you must increase the following distance. You must also take this increased length and weight into account when overtaking, as you won't have the same acceleration and you'll need a greater distance to merge back into the right lane after overtaking. Curves also cannot be taken at the same speed. It is advisable to anticipate movements before initiating turns while driving. Crosswinds are another element to consider; their presence affects driving, and in this situation, we must reduce our speed. If we are using a light trailer for the first time, it is best to practice the maneuvers. First, we should practice performing the maneuvers while stationary. We must keep in mind that the trailer, when reversing, always turns in the opposite direction to the vehicle, so we will have to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to where we want to go. Weight distribution is another important element to guarantee stability while driving. The heaviest objects should be placed in the center, and the load should be distributed as low as possible to lower the center of gravity. The load should be secured as well as possible with strong, high-quality straps and covered with a tarpaulin that is taut and secured to the trailer bed. There are also trailers on the market with a rigid cover that can eliminate this entire process. #CdRas is your motor program in Spain. You can see us at Garage TV and 86 local TV channel. You can also listen to us in CadenaSer radio ***************www.g-group.es*************