Driving while Towing
When it comes to driving with a trailer behind you, your sideview mirrors will become your best friends. It's impossible to see how your trailer is reacting to turns or to back up without using them, so get used to the idea. Also keep in mind that your total vehicle length might be 35 feet or more with a trailer in tow, so use care when you change lanes or take corners. Taking left and righthand turns wide will also help you from clipping curbs or fire hydrants on the inside. When accelerating or braking, remember that you are carrying extra weight, so 0-to-60 and 60-to-0 times might be twice what they would be normally. If you err on the side of caution and drive a reasonable speed, with a reasonable amount of weight, then driving with a trailer in tow really won't feel that much different than driving normally.
 Sideview mirrors will be a...  Sideview mirrors will be a lifesaver when it comes to maneuvering your truck and trailer, no matter what you have in tow. |  Take corners wide, as shown...  Take corners wide, as shown here. The trailer will be a lot closer to the inside of the corner than the truck will. |  With a vehicle this large...  With a vehicle this large in tow, forget about using your rearview mirror. |