BEFORE pulling in anywhere make SURE that you have a straight shot of an exit. There is no backing up with a toad attached!
After hooking it up 'always' take a hold of the steering wheel and turn it back and forth to ensure it's not in the locking position before you take off.
Buy a set of keyed alike locking pins. Locks tow bars to base plate and locks receiver hitch to prevent theft. If you don't buy the locks be SURE to check the clips on the tow bar each and every time you leave it unattended in a parking lots. If it's not gone when you get back many times kids will also think it's cute to pull the clips out.
Good Luck have fun with your first Toad!