Icy roads can cause a few problems trying to keep your hire van on the road. Read our tips for driving a hired van on icy roads…
Tips For Driving a Hired Van on Icy Roads
Here are a few hire van driving tips to get you started.
Preparation is key
Before you embark on a journey on icy roads, you should consider a few things to reduce danger, such as:
- Postpone avoidable journeys until the conditions improve.
- Give yourself plenty of extra time to factor in traffic.
- Charge your phone beforehand and pack a phone charger in case of emergency.
- Thoroughly clearing any ice or snow from your windscreen, mirrors and windows.
Leave space
When you start driving, leave plenty of space between your hire van and the vehicle in front, as ice will reduce the tyre grip and increase your braking distances.
If you do skid, don’t jerk at the wheel as you will lose control. Instead, steer gently to correct your vehicle.
Keep it smooth
When driving, you should try to accelerate, brake, steer and change gear smoothly. This will reduce the likelihood of your can skidding.
Stay in a high gear
On very icy roads, try to stay in a higher gear than usual as it helps your vehicle to grip better under acceleration.
Keep your eyes peeled for hazards in front of you. Remember, other road users will be going slower, and pedestrians will take longer to cross the road and could slip.
Don’t stop on a hill
If you are coming up to a hill and you can see traffic ahead, don’t stop half-way up it. But equally, don’t speed up hills just to get over them. Doing so could result in a loss of control.
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