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MILTON PUBLIC L!fepI.RR The Canadian Chamripionl, Frlday, May 28, 1999--19 Driving With A Trailer - (IBC)-To make sure that your tow- ing job doesn'f become a reai "drag," follow a few simple safety precautions. -If you've neyer towed, its a good idea to rent a traiter before buying one. A rentai company won't give you anything that's 800 big for your vehicle to haut. The traiter wil corne with appropriate hitches, and the renter wiil teach you how 80 hitch up properly. - Before you head off, make sure the traiter is in top condition (e.g., tires, hitches, taillights, wheel bearings and t rame). o Detached traiders can cause seri- ous accidents; they not only mnight hit another vehicle or a pedestrian, but they couid cause you 80 i ose control of your own vehicle. Aiways check that the traiter is hitched secureiy to your vehicle. Repair or replace any hitches -that are no longer effective. Mismatched, worn out or pooriy adjusted equipment won't survive the stress of highway speeds, poor road conditions and heavy ioads. a Neyer load your traiter with more weight than it is designed 80 carry. Overioading will cause premature wear on your traiter and towing vehi- cie, create handiing probiemrs, and seriously impair your abiiity to brake. o When towing heavier loads, you can get a sway-controi device to keep your traiter from weaving or wobbling. For heavier trailers, a load equalizer hitch can keep the traiter and tow vehi- cie level. - Adjust your mirrors for clear rear vision. You want to make sure that your view of the traffic behind you isn't obscured. Keep the load in your traiter as low as possible. e Cover the load with a tarp or tie i8 dlown s0 that nothing will bounce or fly off the traiter. oBefore heading out into traffic; practice turning, backing and parking in an area free from other vehi- cles. When you're backing up, have someone outside of the car guide you. Sound your horn as a warning to nearby vehicles or pedestri- ans. -, Drive more siowly than normai and keep a greater distance than usual between you and the vehicle ahead; the weight of the traiter and load wiiI increase the time you need to brake safeiy. - Keep in mmnd that since the traiter may be wider than your vehicie, you may endanger someone when you are passing them. J' essor New and Used I Automobiles Sales & Leasing I388 Miain Street (905) 875-0089 7 Ontario Drive Cie T Open 7 Daysr-a Evenings and MI for your'Convi RecommnendedlNot Required ILEU For the air we breathtW o.f 401 s txelinc AWIKIAI? WM 1995 Alima SE 5 speed standard AM/FMICD sunroof, p/w, ~14,é95 cerfified 1997 Maxima GLE Loaded, loather, ABS, CD, 53,000 km. Balance of faclory warranty. Up to 72 [,s fnan 'O.A.C 1997 AUiha GXE Auto, air, pw, pi. OnIy 18600 kas. Foul factory war- $18>95 1994 Altima SE NORTH END NISSAN 878-4137 M