9/1/2021-Horse trailer towing isn’t a race. Any time a trailer is in tow, slow down. This is especially important when backing one up: The slower you back up a trailer, the easier it is to control.

Here’s a good trailer-backing tip: Place your hands at the 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions at the bottom of the steering wheel. This hand positioning makes controlling a trailer while backing up the least taxing on your brain. Use the side mirrors to watch the trailer.

When you want the back of the trailer to move to your left, just move the left hand up. Need the trailer to go right? Move the right hand up. Don’t worry how it works; the less you dwell on the mechanics of controlling a trailer while backing up, the faster you’ll learn the art.

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