The length of the rope must provide a distance between the towing (tractor) and the towed vehicle within 4–6 m, which is the optimal distance for safe towing and the ability to maneuver the towed vehicle. If the cable is shorter than the established norm, the driver of the towed vehicle may not have time to react to the sharp braking of the tractor, and a passing collision will occur. To tow a car..
... we fix the cable to one of the two eyes..
... and on a towing vehicle (tractor) - behind the rear eyelet.
If the tractor is equipped with a towing device (towbar), it is preferable to attach the tow rope to it.
In the absence of carabiners or hooks at the ends of the cable, it should be fastened to the eyes with a knot or improvised means.
When towing, turn on the emergency light signaling in accordance with the Rules of the Road. Move the gear lever to the neutral position.
To tow another vehicle (its mass should not be much greater than the mass of "Lanos") …
... under the bottom of the body in its rear part there is an eyelet specially designed for this.
Warning devices for designating flexible connecting links when towing motor vehicles should be made in the form of flags or shields 200 × 200 mm in size with red and white alternating stripes 50 mm wide applied diagonally with a retroreflective surface.
In order for the cable not to break during towing, we move off smoothly and tow the car, avoiding jerks, and during braking and stops we do not allow the cable to get under the wheels of the car.
The speed of movement during towing should not exceed 50 km/h. Regardless of the time of day, the towed vehicle must turn on the emergency alarm, and in the event of a malfunction of the latter, fix the emergency stop sign at the back.
At night and in conditions of insufficient visibility, the side light should be additionally turned on. On a towing vehicle (tractor) at any time of the day the dipped beam must be turned on.
Before slowing down, the driver of the tractor must give a signal to the driver of the towed vehicle in advance by turning on the brake signal by lightly pressing the brake pedal. The driver of the towed car must be the first to start braking - in this case, the cable will be constantly taut.
For smoother towing, the driver of the tractor must extend the acceleration time in each gear, and change gears as quickly as possible in order to avoid losing speed at the moment of shifting. For the same purpose, it is recommended to immediately overcome the climbs, trying not to allow gear shifting, since it will be difficult to start on the rise. Towing jerks can cause the cable to break, the ends of which could damage both vehicles. Turns should be made on a larger radius. In the rear-view mirrors, the driver of the tractor must regularly monitor the movement of the towed vehicle and follow the signals given by its driver.
In turn, the driver of the towed car must start braking in a timely manner, trying to prevent the cable from sagging and falling under the wheels. He must also, in case of any difficulty in towing, give the driver of the tractor a sound or light signal or signal with his hand through the open window (it is better to agree on signals in advance).
In order to avoid steering wheel lock and ensure the operation of electrical energy consumers, the key in the ignition lock on the towed vehicle must be turned to the "ON" position - ignition. If the engine is operational, it must be started, while the vacuum brake booster will operate. Otherwise, the driver of the towed vehicle will need more effort when depressing the brake pedal.
The rules of the road prohibit towing a car with a faulty steering or braking system, as well as in icy conditions. In these cases, it is necessary to use the service of a special tow truck.