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Pay particular attention when accelerating and braking, especially when approaching corners. |
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Leave more distance than usual between yourself and the vehicle in front, and allow plenty of extra time and space if entering traffic |
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Allow more time and distance when overtaking other road users and ensure you are well past them before moving back to the left hand side of the road again. |
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Be careful when driving in poor conditions or in high winds, as their impacts are magnified when towing a caravan. |
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Where possible, pull over regularly to allow following vehicles to overtake. |
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As reversing with a caravan is difficult, where possible drive out forward from a parking spot. When practicing reversing, ensure it is done in a safe environment and have someone to guide you. |
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Ensure load distributing hitches are set up properly and the load in the caravan is correctly distributed, to reduce the chance of the caravan swaying. |
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Swaying is more prone in high winds, particularly side winds, or when passing approaching larger vehicles. |
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Keep left to give overtaking vehicles as much space as possible. |
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Plan plenty of rest stops to avoid the onset of fatigue - but remember if you are fatigued the only cure is sleep. It's important to remember that falling asleep at the wheel is a very real and deadly consequence of driving when fatigued. If you're tired, don't drive. |