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What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?

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Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself

Brake hard and hold the pedal down

Accelerate until it stabilises

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Strong winds or buffeting from large vehicles can cause a trailer or caravan to swing from side to side ('snake'). If this happens, ease off the accelerator. Don’t brake harshly, steer sharply or increase your speed.

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Rule 98Highway Code rule · Ease off and reduce speed gently when snaking starts; do not accelerate, brake harshly or steer sharply.

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