You car has a fault and can no longer be driven. What must you be aware of during towing?

- the force required to operate the brake pedal is significantly greater if the engine has failed

- a towing bar should be used where possible

- the rear fog lights should also be switched on to indicate the towing procedure

Here is Our AI Assistant's Explanation

When towing a vehicle that can no longer be driven, it's important to use a towing bar whenever possible. This provides a stable and safe connection between the vehicles and reduces the risk of accidents. Also, if the engine has failed, the brake servo assistance is lost, so pressing the brake pedal requires significantly more force. This means you have to be prepared for harder braking. The rear fog lights are not used to indicate towing; their purpose is to improve visibility in foggy conditions, so switching them on during towing is not correct or required. Understanding these points ensures safer and legal towing on German roads.

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