The Purpose of a breakaway cable on a trailer

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The Purpose of a breakaway cable on a trailer

This video explains the purpose of a breakaway cable.

If a trailer does not have a breakaway cable or it is not fitted correctly you can get 3 points on your driving licence and get 3 points on your licence.

A breakaway cable will do nothing if the brakes on a trailer are not working.

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A breakaway cable must be guided to ensure it works correctly.

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What about the safety chain you also have coupled to your vehicle, wouldn't this cause an accident if you slam on the van brakes?

superlead
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Hi there - you seem to know your stuff - I have a caravan braking question which I can't seem to get a proper answer for on the internet. I am looking for a definitive answer on braked towing weight.
If I have a mechanical handbrake on the caravan or trailer and it's got a working breakaway cable attached - does this count as a braked trailer?
It's not got any fancy braking, which relieves the towing vehicle or anything.
Can you please tell me if it's a Yes or No answer and what I'd have to do to get a braked caravan - would I need to have proper disc or drum brakes on the trailer or caravan axle, which apply when I press the brakes in my car?!
Thanks
Andy

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Do you think a Nissan bluebird 97 will do ok pulling a 900kg trailer that has a cable brake?

ludovicgrandcourt