Driving Skills: Turning Radius

Whenever a casualty is being towed, it will impact the wrecker’s turning radius to some degree. The amount that the turning radius can be affected will be unique to both the towing vehicle and the casualty being towed. However, there are some general best practices to follow when turning with a load.

• When approaching a turn, significantly reduce speed.
• Take the turn slowly.
• Keep a consistent speed until both the wrecker and the casualty have made the turn.
• Take a wider cut at the turn so the casualty can clear the sidewalk or anything else that may impede the turn.

WreckMaster recommends that an operator familiarizes themselves with he wrecker they will be operating and how it reacts under load by practicing in their company lot.