• Essential information for delivery van drivers:
• Note the loading capacity of your van and do not overload it.
• The driver is responsible for loading the vehicle and securing the cargo.
• Pay attention to the distribution of the load.
• Attach the tarpaulin correctly
• Do not exceed the load capacity of the lifting platform.
• Make sure you allow for longer braking distances when the van is loaded and remenber that longer journeys in mountainous regions may result in the brakes overheating!
• You must use your engine to slow down during longer trips in mountainous regions.
• Note the total height of the van if your journey involves underground car parks, gateway, tunnels, bridges, etc.
• Public underpasses with a vertical clearance of less than 4m usually have a sign indicating this.
• Set your mirrors properly, pay attention to blind spots that are not visible from the driver´s seat.
• Watch out when refueling: DIESEL or GASOLINE.
• Check the oil, coolant, lights, tire tread and tire pressure on a regular basis.
• Regularly service your van, it will save money in the long run.
• When coupling a trailer, make sure that all the connections, including the safety cable, are properly attached and that the support wheel is fully retracted.
• If a trailer is parked or set down, you must always use a wheel-chock.
• When driving in the winter, you must check that there is no ice and snow on the roof of the van and any other upper sections, before setting off.
• If there are roadworks on the highway, the left lane is often limited to two meters.
• 3.5t commercial vehicles are usually wider than two meters and have to stay in the right hand lane.