Top towing tips for the summer holidays Nissan, which carried out the survey of 3,011 adults, found that 20 per cent of caravanners had only taken up towing in the last six months and that 40 per cent who tow caravans, trailers or boats have never had training on how to do it safely. As a result of the survey, Nissan has launched a free guide to towing, available from its dealerships nationwide, and will also hold a series of free courses across the UK for customers who purchase one of its X-Trail or Pathfinder models before September 30. It is also offering a 16 per cent discount on X-Trails and Pathfinders to members of the Caravan Club. Five towing tips from Nissan and the Institute of Advanced Motorists: Check you are legally allowed to tow. Requirements differ according to when your licence was issued Know your towing limit as well as the maximum braked and unbraked towing weights (this can be found in your vehicle handbook) Know the speed limits (60mph on motorways and dual carriageways and 50mph on single carriageways unless otherwise stated) Allow more time and space for accelerating and braking When approaching an incline select a lower gear in good time. Going uphill this provides extra power. Going down it reduces the strain on your vehicle's brakes.