‘Crucial’ priority for drivers towing caravans highlighted in terrifying dashcam footage
The vision was captured from the truck’s dashcam, with the driver explaining he had been “heavy on the brakes” for some time after he spotted the vehicle in front of him starting to sway.
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Terrifying footage of a truck almost colliding with a four wheel drive after it lost control in the middle of the road has been held up as a crucial reminder of the dangers of towing a caravan or a trailer.
The vision was captured from the truck's dash cam, with the driver explaining he had been heavy on the brakes for some time after he spotted the vehicle in front of him starting to sway.
While it's unclear what the issue was in this case, many experts are concerned that drivers new to towing vehicles are not equipped with the knowledge to travel safely.
Incorrect loading can mean the weight distribution between the vehicles is off, and this poses a heightened chance of the driver being unable to control the car, R AC claims manager Glenn Walker told Yahoo News Australia.
It is crucial Caravan owners prioritise learning how to safely maintain, load and tow their vans
