Your go-to resource for how to drive a van in any scenario. Whether you're a beginner or facing specific challenges like icy roads, heavy traffic, or driving a long-wheelbase van, the guide provides practical tips to enhance safety, efficiency, and ease on the road. From dealing with bad weather to handling unique features like tail lifts, this guide ensures you're well-prepared for every situation.
Driving a van may seem intimidating, especially for those who are used to driving smaller vehicles. However, with the right knowledge and preparation, it can become second nature. Whether you're a beginner or need specific tips for different situations, we've got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know to handle a van confidently and safely.
How to drive a large van:
Gov Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-a-van
Walkaround van checks: https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/encouraging-the-uk-to-be-van-smart/
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So, what is a LWB van exactly? Long wheel base vans are simply vans equipped to move more as they have a longer base between the front and rear wheels, some popular models include the long wheel base Transit van and long wheelbase Mercedes sprinter although most vans on the road have a LWB and XLWB option. They are essentially a long van, the biggest of which is known as a jumbo van - the XLWB combined with a higher roof provides the largest load capacity panel van on the road to date.
hirefleet makes self-drive vehicle hire simple, efficient, and flexible. With a wide range of vehicles, including 7-seaters, 9-seaters, Luton vans, flatbeds, and tail-lift vans, we cater to both residential and commercial needs.
Our easy online booking system allows you to select the perfect vehicle, secure your dates, and add useful extras like additional drivers or an excess waiver for peace of mind. Conveniently located near the A1(M) - J34 Blyth Services, we proudly serve Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire.
At hirefleet we offer a full suite of rental extras for your self drive van hire. If you require a sack trolley, excess waiver insurance, satellite navigation or dash cam simply add your rental extra to your booking and we will have everything ready for you on arrival. Find out exactly how to use our rental extras step-by-step and also the main benefits and reasons you may want to consider our rental extras.
Holiday van hire for France trip with the family? Or maybe you’re thinking of the Netherlands? No problem. At hirefleet we provide van hire to travel abroad throughout mainland Europe; road trip van hire is what we do best. If you found this page searching for “van hire for Europe trip” or “van hire with European travel”, you’re in the right place. We offer a range of 6-seater and 9-seater family van rentals to get you and your family to the destination you desire in comfort and style without breaking the bank.