Summer Driving Safety Tip #8: Practice safe towing.

Summer days were made for spending on Lake Erie while nights were made for camping out under the stars. If you plan to tow a boat, extra camping equipment or cargo, another vehicle (behind a camper van or RV), or any kind of trailer, it’s essential that you prepare in advance, understand exactly how much weight your vehicle can tow, and practice safe towing.

Towing will make it harder to accelerate or stop, especially if you need to stop suddenly. Increase your following distance, begin to slow down well in advance, and avoid last-minute braking at all costs.

Other safe towing practices include knowing how much weight your vehicle can actually pull, properly securing your load, and understanding how a trailer will affect your ability to turn, merge, or change lanes so you can adjust accordingly.

You can find free resources for both commercial and residential towing online at the National Trailer Safety Institute website.

Injured in a car crash because a driver failed to properly tow their load? An accident can be life changing. We’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Call Multerer Law Firm at 716-882-8828 for a free case evaluation.