What must you remember when towing?

When towing in Germany, the key idea is that other road users must be able to recognize the towing situation early and that the tow connection must stay controllable.

Your choices 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer 1 (maximum 5 m between the vehicles) matters because a long rope creates unstable “whip” movements and makes it harder to brake and steer safely, especially in traffic. Keeping the distance short reduces the risk of the towed vehicle drifting out or colliding with the towing vehicle when braking.

Answer 2 (tow-rope/tow-bar must be clearly marked) is required so other drivers can immediately see there is a connection between two vehicles and won’t try to cut in between them. In practice this is usually a clearly visible flag or cloth in the middle of the rope/bar.

Answer 3 is not part of the required rules here: motorcycles are not generally limited to “fixed connection only” as a universal rule in this question. For solving similar questions, remember: towing rules focus on a short, controlled connection and clear visibility to others.