Driving a van in heavy traffic takes more concentration than a quiet country road. Warrington sits where the M62, M6 and M56 meet, so town routes such as the A49, A57 and A56 get busy at peak times. Knowing how a bigger vehicle behaves in stop-start traffic makes the first few miles far less stressful. For van hire in Warrington, these tips will help.
How a Van in Heavy Traffic Behaves
On open roads, a van is easy to manage. In congestion, however, the challenges stack up. Gaps close faster, cyclists appear in blind spots and roadworks narrow the lanes. So, the van’s size matters at almost every junction.
Leave a Bigger Gap
A loaded long wheelbase high roof van or Luton van with tail lift needs more room to stop than a car. Therefore, leave a gap that feels too large. In a van, that is the right gap.
Look Further Ahead
Watch brake lights two or three cars ahead. Then ease off early and slow gently. As a result, the load stays settled and the brakes work less hard.
Check Mirrors Every Time
Motorcycles filter between lanes, and cyclists move up the inside at junctions. So, check both mirrors just before every turn or lane change. Before leaving the depot, set each mirror to show the rear corner of the van. The official Highway Code rules on using the road explain good mirror habits. Our post on what to bring when you collect your hire van covers the pre-drive routine.
Mind the Width
Every van is wider than a car. At roadworks and islands, keep a little further from the centre line. A short wheelbase low roof van is the easiest size in tight town streets.
Time Your Trip
Routes toward Stockton Heath van hire and Latchford van hire areas get busy at school run times. So, collect at 8am and set off before the rush builds. With these habits, driving a van in heavy traffic becomes routine.
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