Towing Trailers

Towing trailers with motor vehicles provide an effective method of transporting heavy goods. However, it presents certain challenges to the drivers. Gaining a clear understanding of how towing a trailer impacts the driving vehicle and adopting necessary safety measures while towing is crucial to prevent accidents.

Our online Towing Trailers course is meticulously designed to impart a comprehensive understanding of the effect of towing a trailer on the driving vehicle and the safety measures a driver can adopt while towing.

Upon successful completion of the Towing Trailers course, learners should be able to understand:

• The impact of towing a trailer on the operation of a vehicle
• The process of connecting a vehicle and trailer
• The importance and process of conducting pre-trip inspections of the vehicle and trailer
• The correct method of loading a trailer
• Guidelines for driving with a load
• The technique of reversing with a trailer
• Best practices for parking with the trailer

• General principals
• Connecting the trailer
• Before you drive
• Driving with a load
• Conclusion

On successful completion of the online Towing Trailers course, a certificate of completion will be available for immediate download and printing.