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path1
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Jul 10, 2016

Lost control when towing?

Purpose of this post is for me to learn something, If you don't have first hand experience with a towing accident and you do respond please extend all the courtesies as if it were you that this happened
My last two years at work before retirement, I interviewed our drivers that were involved in accidents. And some of our best drivers tips came from people involved in accidents.

Last couple of weeks in my local news there has been several accidents either 5th wheels or trailers. I realize an RV laying on its side plugging up traffic and blocking the road makes a news story. But here is what I don't understand. These accidents are single vehicle accidents and loss of control. The area where these happened around me I doubt speeding was a factor. How does one loose control? Are we really speaking about texting or daydreaming or looking around or etc.

I lost control one time, early 70's when the (new at the time) shiny alum wheels first came out. In a freightliner truck, doing about 60 mph. The right front wheel disintegrated, caused a blow out and I was to.
all over my lane and the shoulder, for what seemed like a lifetime before I came to a stop. But that was a mechanical failure. To this day I can remember feeling helpless with a death grip on the steering wheel.

If you've ever "lost control" towing something would you please comment.

What do you think made you "loose control"?

What would you do different?

Do you remember it like it happened yesterday?

Any advice that you think might help others?

Thanks for your time and hopefully others can learn from your experience.