Towing Trailers (US)
17 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
Friendly
Access
What you'll learn
Description
Trailers are an efficient way to haul heavy loads, but they change how your vehicle handles and create real challenges for the drivers who tow them.
What this course covers:
- How towing a trailer affects vehicle operation and control
- Connecting the vehicle and trailer and running pre-trip inspections
- Loading a trailer and driving safely with a load
- Techniques for backing up and parking with a trailer
Ideal for drivers who tow trailers for work or personal use.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Towing Trailers (US)
Trailers towed by motor vehicles provide an efficient, convenient way to carry heavy loads but they present challenges to drivers. To avoid accidents, you should understand exactly how towing a trailer affects the vehicle you are driving and what you can do as a driver to stay safe as you tow your load.
Course Objectives:
Know and understand how towing a trailer affects a vehicle’s operation, how to connect a vehicle and trailer, how to conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicle and trailer, how to load a trailer, tips for driving with a load, how to back with a trailer, and tips for parking with the trailer
Duration: 17 min.
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