Will Towing Cause Damage to the Vehicle?
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Normal towing does not cause damage to the vehicle. Below are specific precautions regarding towing: 1. Towing Equipment: Choose brightly colored towing tools, such as yellow, blue, fluorescent green, or fluorescent red. If the color is not conspicuous enough, hang colored cloth strips on the towing equipment. At night, use a tow rope or tow bar with reflective materials to enhance warning effectiveness. Install the towing equipment on the same side of the towing hooks of both vehicles. For example, if the faulty vehicle uses the left hook, the towing vehicle should also use the left hook to ensure straight-line driving after hitting the road. Additionally, always check the towing hook after installation to ensure it is securely fastened, preventing it from popping out and causing injury during use. 2. Communication and Coordination Between Vehicles: Towing involves many nuances, and coordination between the drivers of the front and rear vehicles is crucial. Before towing, drivers should plan a reasonable route, avoiding complex and congested road conditions. If walkie-talkies are not available as communication tools, agree on signals for starting, slowing down, turning, and navigating slopes before setting off to ensure synchronized control between the vehicles. 3. Maintain a Safe Distance: When using a tow rope, to prevent rear-end collisions, it is essential to manage the distance and speed properly. The distance between vehicles should be within the effective range of the tow rope, keeping it taut. Both vehicles should turn on their hazard warning lights during the journey, drive along the outermost lane, and place a "Towing" sign at the rear of the towed vehicle to alert other drivers to drive carefully.
