Safety Riding
When you are ready to use your bike trailer for the first time, always remember that it is not the same as riding a bike. You now have an extra load to pull which may make your bike a little bit unresponsive. Be sure to make trial runs around non busy roads to familiarize you with the new riding conditions.
Some important tips to remember when riding a bike trailer is that it would be harder to get started and moving due to the extra weight and it would take much longer to cross streets and paths due to the extra length. When going downhill, you will pick up speed more quickly than by riding a bike alone. Be sure to apply the brakes often to keep your speed under control, rear brakes should be applied before front brakes. When you turn around a curb or corner, make sure that your speed is slow so as not to make your trailer roll-over.
Using your bike trailer at night is different from using it at day. Night riding is potentially more dangerous. If you must ride at night make sure that you have a front light and a rear light. Make sure that your front, rear and side reflectors are clean so that you would be visible.