Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
See also:
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, there is an option to have
the mirrors tilt down, when in R (Reverse), to more easily see the ground near
the vehicle.
When the vehicle is shifted ...
Total Weight on the
Vehicle's Tires
Inflate the vehicle's tires to the
upper limit for cold tires. These
numbers can be found on the
Certification label or see Vehicle
Load Limits. Do not
go over the GVW limit for the
vehicl ...
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NH ...






