1st time driving van

Captain_Flack.

custardy wrote: »

dont worry
you will soon get the feel for it
they are very car like to drive these days
so its just the width/length to deal with

And knobheads on bikes.;)

mgdavid

custardy wrote: »

and there's the attitude

this thread was going just fine until you came along

mgdavid

AdrianC wrote: »

One other... Remember there's no windows aft of the doors. So, when you pull up at an angled junction, try to do so as square as possible - especially when the narrow angle is on the left hand side.

echo! - see post #5...

Captain_Flack.

mgdavid wrote: »

this thread was going just fine until you came along

Cyclists trying to pass a vehicle clearly turning left on its nearside is somehow the fault of the driver in his world. If a collision occurs the only suitable punishment for the innocent driver is death.:D

AdrianC

Captain_Flack. wrote: »

Cyclists trying to pass a vehicle clearly turning left on its nearside is somehow the fault of the driver in his world.

Of course it's not the "fault". But failing to look before turning is what causes the collision. Both road users would be at fault. Either could have avoided it.

But, please, the "car vs cyclist" war is getting VERY dull over the last few weeks.

Captain_Flack.

AdrianC wrote: »

Of course it's not the "fault". But failing to look before turning is what causes the collision. [STRIKE]Both road users[/STRIKE]Cyclist would be at fault. [STRIKE]Either [/STRIKE]They [STRIKE]could[/STRIKE]should have avoided it.

But, please, the "car vs cyclist" war is getting VERY dull over the last few weeks.

Not the cyclist contravening the highway code then?

Iceweasel

TheEffects wrote: »

Hi Iceweasel

I think the van is a Transit LWB or jumbo

Hopefully you will know the size of either of these vans.

Thanks so far everyone for the useful advice, been given for the transformation from car to van

Keep them coming

Just be wary of turning left and not mounting the kerb. That is the single most common mistake. As this is a hire van I think you said, check the near-side rear tyre and wheel closely for any signs of pre-existing damage, before you accept it.

Make sure the mirrors are adjusted so that you can see the rear wheels on both left and right sides and have a few slow practice turns on a quiet industrial estate or somewhere like that, before you venture into heavy traffic.

Take things easy and give your self plenty of space.

If in doubt manoeuvring / reversing don't be embarrassed to get someone to guide you backwards.

Enjoy the experience.

Iceweasel.

AdrianC

Captain_Flack. wrote: »

Not the cyclist contravening the highway code then?

As I said - getting VERY dull. I'll just remind you of HC161, though.

cootuk

make sure you know where the fuel filler is...

Scrootum

Make sure you have a copy of The Sun and at least 5 McDs wrappers on top of the dash at all times.