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Towing a trailer can feel challenging at first, but with the right preparation and Volkswagen’s Trailer Assist, you’ll feel ready for the road ahead. Our handy videos help guide you through attaching your trailer and offer expert tips for driving, braking, and manoeuvring safely and confidently.

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If you are travelling with a trailer, you must be prepared for different driving conditions. Longer braking and overtaking times and a larger turning circle when cornering are just some of the things you have to take into account. In our video, we show you what you should pay attention to when driving, braking and manoeuvring with a trailer.

 

 

 

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Driving, braking and manoeuvring with a trailer

If you are travelling with a trailer, you must be prepared for different driving conditions. Longer braking and overtaking times and a larger turning circle when cornering are just some of the things you have to take into account. In our video, we show you what you should pay attention to when driving, braking and manoeuvring with a trailer.

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