Backing up a trailer can feel like trying to thread a needle with your eyes closed. It’s tricky, frustrating, and if you’re not careful, you’ll end up jackknifed in a ditch or, worse, with your buddy ...

Backing up a trailer is one of the most challenging skills for new and experienced drivers alike. Even for capable trucks like the 2025 Toyota Tundra, the task requires practice, planning, and ...

Long before I was ever the beautiful car writeress you see before you today, I was once an intern at Watkins Glen International out in rural New York. I used to tow an enclosed trailer containing a ...

While backing up a trailer might seem like an easy task, anyone familiar with ball hitches knows better. The reality is that a trailer usually does the exact opposite of what you want it to do when ...

So, you’re new at backing your trailer, and practicing in the driveway isn’t making you better at it. Most frustrating is aligning the hitch ball with the trailer coupler; it seems you’re always just ...

For many drivers, backing up is quite a pain. Without extensive practice, it can prove difficult to line up your vehicle just right on the first try. As if a car or truck alone wasn't tough enough to ...

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