Towing Trailers

This online Towing Trailers course is designed to provide an understanding of 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 Overview

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.

This online Towing Trailers course is designed to provide an understanding of 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.

After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:

  • How towing a trailer affects a vehicle, 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
  • Tips for parking with the trailer

Course Topics

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