🔍 Key Concepts

• Towing bridle geometry and how leg length affects forces • How yawing of the tow is controlled (what factors mainly influence it) • Relationship between tow line forces and the rig’s ability to handle them

💭 Think About

• Think about what changes when you lengthen or shorten the legs of the bridle. Which aspect of the tow’s behavior or safety is most directly affected? • Which option describes something that must be considered for all towing situations, not just special or extreme cases? • Ask yourself: what is the primary engineering/operational reason for selecting a specific bridle leg length on a towing rig?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices are consequences or secondary effects of tow rig design versus the main governing factor for leg length • Consider which factor is used when calculating or estimating loads and angles in the bridle • Eliminate any options that are more about handling/recovery of gear rather than the design criteria for setting up the bridle length