First time Van Hirer

Hiring a van in Blackburn,  but have never driven a van before stay safe and put your mind at rest with these driving tips,

1. Get familiar with the van’s dimensions: Vans are typically larger and heavier than passenger cars, so it’s important to get a feel for the van’s size and weight before hitting the road.
2. Practice in a large, empty parking lot: Before venturing out onto the roads, it’s a good idea to practice driving the van in a large, empty parking lot. This will give you a chance to get comfortable with the van’s controls and handling.
3. Take turns slowly: Vans have a higher centre of gravity than passenger cars, which can make them more prone to rolling over when taking sharp turns at high speeds. To avoid this, take turns slowly and carefully.
4. Use your mirrors: Vans have large blind spots, so it’s important to use your mirrors frequently to check your surroundings.
5. Leave plenty of following distance: Vans take longer to stop than passenger cars, so make sure to leave plenty of following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
6. Pay attention to your surroundings: As with any vehicle, it’s important to always be aware of your surroundings while driving a van. Keep an eye out for pedestrians, other vehicles, and potential hazards on the road.

Our drivers have years of experience and will be more than happy to give you advise when picking up your hire van from our Blackburn location

For more information, please call

01254 495 999

Or email

blackburn@easihire.co.uk