How to Properly Drive a Moving Truck
Whether you are moving from home to home or just using a rental truck to place a large amount of your items in storage, you need to know how to properly drive a moving truck. Not taking the proper precautions could cost you a lot of money and cause damage to the items you are transporting. We at Elite Storage in Lafayette, CO want to make sure you are driving safe on your way to one of our self-storage units or to your new home, so we have provided some driving procedures you should consider following.
Use your Mirrors
As with any car you want to constantly use your mirrors. Using your side-mirrors is especially important when driving a moving truck because you won’t have use of a rear-view mirror above the dash. Use your side mirrors to pay close attention to what and who is around you at all times. While driving on the road you will want to make sure you have leaving enough space between you and fellow drivers.
Use Caution while Stopping and Turning
You will want to take special care when driving a moving truck. Your driving will greatly affect how the items you stored in the truck will arrive. Don’t make any sudden stops or sharp turns, as this will cause your items to shift and fall. You could also cause damage to the people driving around you by taking a turn too sharp or stopping abruptly.
Plan your Trip
Nothing is worse than trying to drive a truck that you aren’t familiar with and getting lost. To avoid a lot of stress and potential of difficult driving situations you will want to plan out your trip. Find a route that will be easiest for you to navigate a truck in. It is also good to plan on driving at a time where traffic isn’t heavy.
Be Aware of your Truck’s Size
Driving a moving truck is a lot different compared to your everyday driver. You will want to take note of how tall and wide your moving truck is and prepare accordingly. Make sure there aren’t any low bridges or tight roadways that you will have to take on the way to your destination. You also want to give yourself enough room between you and fellow drivers on the road.
The use of a moving truck can be extremely helpful when moving a large number of items. Following the suggestions above will ensure your safety as well as the safety of all of your valuables you have in transit. We at Elite Storage in Lafayette, CO can help you in the moving process or with your need of storage space with one of our self-storage units at our facility. Call us today to learn more about what we have to offer.
