What are the precautions for towing?
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The precautions for towing include selecting brightly colored towing tools, correctly installing the towing equipment, ensuring communication and coordination between the front and rear vehicles, and maintaining a safe distance. Brightly colored towing tools such as yellow, blue, fluorescent green, or fluorescent red should be selected. Attach colored strips to the towing tools, and when towing at night, use a tow rope or one with reflective materials to enhance visibility. The towing tools should be installed on the same side of the towing hook positions for both the front and rear vehicles. If the disabled vehicle has a left hook, the towing vehicle should also use a left hook to ensure straight-line driving on the road. After installing the towing hook, always perform a post-installation check to ensure it is securely fastened to prevent the hook from suddenly disengaging during use and causing injury. Pay attention to communication and coordination between the front and rear vehicles. Before towing, drivers should agree on a reasonable route to avoid complex road conditions and congested areas. Maintain a safe distance. To prevent rear-end collisions when using a tow rope, it is essential to control the distance and speed between the vehicles. Typically, the length of the tow rope should be about 5-10 meters. Keep the distance within the effective range of the tow rope and ensure the rope remains taut. The towing speed should be controlled below 20 km/h.
