What is the distance between soft tow trucks?

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DeAbel
07/24/25 10:34am
Soft tow trucks should maintain a distance of more than 4 meters and less than 10 meters between them. Relevant information about soft connection towing is as follows: 1. Soft connection towing: This method uses soft materials such as steel ropes, hemp ropes, and special vehicle towing ropes, and is used when the braking system of the towed vehicle is functioning normally. 2. Types of use: Soft connection towing is used when the braking system is functioning normally, while hard connection towing is used when the braking system is not functioning normally. When towing a faulty motor vehicle, the following regulations should be observed: 1. No passengers: The towed motor vehicle must not carry any passengers other than the driver and must not tow a trailer. 2. Towing width: The width of the towed motor vehicle must not exceed that of the towing motor vehicle. 3. Towing distance: When using a soft connection towing device, the distance between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle should be more than 4 meters and less than 10 meters. 4. Towing device: A hard connection towing device should be used for towing a vehicle with a failed braking system. 5. Hazard lights: Both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle should turn on their hazard warning lights.
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ORowan
08/11/25 5:39am
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience operating tow trucks, I must say the distance between soft tow trucks is quite particular. On highways, it's essential to maintain a distance between 4 to 10 meters, while in urban areas and regular roads, keeping it between 2 to 7 meters is safer. Through my own practice, I've found that around 6 meters is optimal: too close and you risk rear-ending, especially if the lead vehicle brakes suddenly; too far, and the tow rope may sag onto the road and get damaged. A tip for novice drivers: remember to attach reflective strips to the rope and turn on the hazard lights when towing at night. Once, when I was towing a friend's car on a national highway, I kept the distance at about 4 meters, and we coordinated smoothly around turns.
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