What are the techniques for operating a trailer?
Operating a flatbed trailer requires some skills and precautions to ensure safe and effective completion of tasks. Here are some suggestions:
1. Familiarize yourself with trailer: Before operating a flatbed trailer, make sure you are familiar with the operation methods of the vehicle's controller, braking system, and steering system.
2. Proper connection of trailer: Ensure that the trailer is properly connected to the towing vehicle, including proper connection of plugs, safety chains, and trailer balls.
3. Balance load: Ensure that the goods are evenly distributed on the trailer, avoiding excessive weight concentration on one side of the trailer to ensure vehicle stability.
4. Pay attention to height: When loading goods, ensure that the height of the goods meets regulatory requirements to avoid the impact of excessively high goods on driving safety.
5. Drive with caution: Be particularly careful while driving, pay attention to acceleration, turning, and braking, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, and maintain smooth driving.
6. Pay attention to vehicle speed: Control the speed according to road conditions and regulations to ensure safe driving. Do not drive at excessive speed.
7. Pay attention to turning: Be particularly careful when turning, considering the trailer's steering and inertia, and adopt a slow and stable speed.
8. Check the brakes: When braking, consider the inertia of the trailer and gradually slow down to avoid excessive braking causing the vehicle to lose control.
9. Check the lights: When driving at night or in low visibility conditions, ensure that the trailer's lights and signal lights are working properly to ensure that other vehicles can see you.
10. Pre parking inspection: Before parking, check if the flatbed trailer is securely connected and if the cargo is stable to ensure all safety before parking
