42 | APRIL 2018
Motoring
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TEN TIPS FOR FIRST-
TIME VAN DRIVERS
Making the transition from car to
van driver can be difficult but now
motoring experts have compiled
ten top tips for van virgins.
Van specialists LeaseVan.
co.uk are aware that first time van
drivers could do with helpful ad-
vice and have come up with some
handy pointers for successfully
manoeuvring the larger vehicles.
Not only do van drivers have a
lack of rear visibility to contend
with, but the vehicle is larger and
bulkier making simple parking
and turns more difficult than in a
car.
The helpful list covers safety
checks, adjustments, speeds and
parking tips for safe and secure
driving.
A spokesperson from LeaseVan.
co.uk said: “People often think be-
cause they’ve had years behind the
wheel of a car that they will get
to grips with van driving straight
away, but they have come to rely
on having the rear-view window
and good visibility, and without it,
it’s a whole different deal.
“We’ve come up with sim-
ple advice to get first time van
drivers off to a safe start which
will hopefully make for a better
experience.”
1. Check tyre pressures
Checking the pressure of tyres is
important, especially with a heavy,
large load to carry. Before heading
off, ensure that tyres are filled up
to the correct pressure. If the jour-
ney is long, regularly check tyres
during breaks to ensure that they
remain adequate for the duration
of the journey.
2. Adjust
Once behind the wheel take a
minute to take in surroundings
and adjust the seat to ensure that
the