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● switch off your mobile phone 

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## 5.Vehicle towing and loading 

98. Vehicle towing and loading.  As a driver 

● You MUST NOT  tow more than your licence permits. If you passed a car test after 1 Jan 1997 you are restricted on the weight of trailer you can tow 

● You MUST NOT  overload your vehicle or trailer. You should not tow a weight greater than that recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle 

● You MUST  secure your load and it MUST NOT stick out dangerously. Make sure any heavy or sharp objects and any animals are secured safely. If there is a collision, they might hit someone inside the vehicle and cause serious injury 

● You should properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer with heavy items mainly over the axle(s) and ensure a downward load on the tow ball. Manufacturer’s recommended weight and tow ball load should not be 

