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General Safety Information
Bri-Mar 16
2.2.13 Inoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors
Be sure that the electric brakes and all of the lights on your trailer are
functioning properly before towing your trailer. Electric brakes and
lights on a trailer are controlled via a connection to the tow vehicle,
generally a multi-pin electrical connector. Check the trailer tail lights by
turning on your tow vehicle headlights. Check the trailer brake lights by
having someone step on the tow vehicle brake pedal while you look at
trailer lights. Do the same thing to check the turn signal lights.
If your trailer has electric brakes, your tow vehicle will have an electric
brake controller that sends power to the trailer brakes. Before towing the
trailer on the road, you must operate the brake controller while trying to
pull the trailer in order to confirm that the electric brakes operate. While
towing the trailer at less than 5 mph, manually operate the electric brake
controller in the tow vehicle cab. You should feel the operation of the
trailer brakes. If your trailer has hydraulic “surge” brakes, pull the
emergency break-away brake lanyard to check the operation of the surge
mechanism.
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Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will
result in inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
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Check that all lights and turn signals work.
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Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller
inside the tow vehicle.
Standard mirrors usually do not provide adequate visibility for viewing
traffic to the sides and rear a towed trailer. You must provide mirrors
that allow you to safely observe approaching traffic.
Trailers