Hey look at me! I've never parked a trailer in my life. But using the new VW Passat's Trailer Assist, I parked the trailer and bikes at right angles to our start point in one go. It's neat and clever. Once you've selected the option, the control for the door mirrors becomes a toggle to allow you to select the angle of the trailer using a little infographic on the dash. Then you reverse slowly and don't touch the wheel. A friend who frequently tows a horsebox with her Chevy Tahoe almost wept when I told her about it. All tow vehicles will have it soon - and it's another step towards giving up the steering wheel altogether. |