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Driving Courses > Towing, Loads & Weight Carrying

towingModern vehicles and towing hitches can easily lead drivers into a false sense of security when it comes to towing a trailer or caravan.

Gednerally these are half day programs that deliver practical and systematic methods for safe towing and load management.

Attendees are introduced to important issues including:

  • Legal issues when towing
  • Braking systems - Hydraulic vs Electric
  • Trailer reversing
  • Tyre choice and pressures
  • Correct towing hitches, couplings and tow bars
  • Load distribution and suspension
  • Reducing sway
  • Weight and mass - stopping and travelling distances
  • Trip preparation

Drivers attending this day must supply the tow vehicle and trailer/caravan.

Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969