When towing a trailer load, ensure that the trailer’s load is properly balanced. About ____ of the total trailer weight should be on the vehicle’s trailer hitch.

About 10 to 15 percent of a trailer's weight should be on the towing vehicle’s trailer hitch. If the weight is poorly distributed, the driver will have trouble controlling the vehicle or trailer.

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