The ways and the rules of towing

Many motorists happen to be faced with the need to tow the car away. But while the majority neglect the rules and do not think about security. And the consequences can vary from a fine to a traffic accident. It is therefore necessary to consider options for towing and their rules.

Soft tow hitch

This method is more suitable for transporting cars, since they are light weight. The coupling of the cars is carried out by means of a cable. Usually it is soft, made of durable polymers. When you purchase this tool of transportation is included in the capped configuration of the car. You will also need carabiners and holders.

Since this type of towing is most commonly used, and therefore the rules of its implementation more:

• The transported vehicle must have a driver.
• When such towing between master and slave car should be in the range of from 4 to 6 meters.
• An obligatory condition is the presence on the surface of the rope of reflective elements.
• The passengers will be transported in the back of the emergency car is prohibited.
• When the faulty control system and the braking system of the towing emergency auto banned.

Towing on the principle of rigid coupling

This type of transportation is not so common due to the fact that to tow this way to use instead of the rope is rigidly fixed and massive special coupling device. Usually it is made of metal.

Such a coupling has different forms and depends on what the car is being towed. If it is a large truck, the hitch has multiple attachment points. This will reduce the run in the path of motion of the towed car. This type of coupling is used in the transportation of trucks, buses and special equipment.

The rules in this case, of course, less, but they also need to comply with:

• The towed vehicle must be operated by a person exception is the case where the emergency vehicle is completely follows the trajectory of the lead vehicle.
• In this case, the distance between the towing vehicle and the emergency vehicle must be within 4 meters.
• Passengers must not be in faulty car.
• Transportation is prohibited in case of breakage in the steering and brake system if the leading car does not have the weight 2 times more than the towed car.

Towing local loading

Such towing is the most complex of all and requires the use of special equipment. The driver must have some experience of driving such vehicles. Used this transport for shipping cars without the mileage. In this way can be delivered to the faulty trucks. Usually such transportation refers to the transportation of bulky cargo.

The rule in this case:

• Prohibit the transportation of passengers in car accidents.
• Have towed emergency vehicle must operate the brakes.

Tow car is a very important process and requires the drivers to the maximum concentration on the road, on which there are other cars.