What must you do when you hitch an unbraked trailer to a towing vehicle?

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What must you do when you hitch an unbraked trailer to a towing vehicle?

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If a tow hitch fails, the trailer must stay connected to the towing vehicle. This is achieved by using a secondary coupling device, such as a safety chain.

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