NTTA Guide to Safe & Legal Towing

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Preparing the Trailer Prior to Towing
Matching the Trailer with the Towing Vehicle
Checking Weight Distribution
Horses and Livestock Trailers
Trailer Checks Before Each Journey
Attaching the Trailer to the Vehicle

Driving With a Trailer

The Use of Stabilisers

Trailer Servicing
Frequency of Servicing
Overrun Couplings - inspection & servicing
Brake Drum, Hub & Backplate Assembly
Brake Adjustment and System Setting
Fault Finding - couplings and brakes
Boat Trailers - additional operating advice 

Trailer Maintenance
Trailer Lighting Requirements
Trailer Number Plates
Trailer Brake Requirements
Trailer Eyeshafts
Towing Jaws and Hooks
Trailer Wheels
Trailer Tyres

Towbars and Towing Hitches

Tachographs

The Law
Maximum Trailer Dimensions
Maximum Trailer Weights
Driving Licences
Vehicle Categories
Main Categories of LGV Licences
LGV Qualifying Requirements 

Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide

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