Hobby Van Vantana 2016, Руководство пользователя

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2. Safety 17
Driving arround corners
Due to its height, a van begins to sway more quickly than an
automobile.
The following applies for driving arround corners
• Never drive too quickly into a corner!
• When turning off the road, always pull out a little more to
ensure a larger curve radius. Please note that, depending
on the model, the rear end of the van may swing out.
Braking
A van has a different brake response than that of a car. For this
reason, inexperienced drivers in particular should carry out
several test brake manoeuvres in a suitable location before
driving on the road. The braking distance of the van is longer
than that of a car. Furthermore, it is strongly influenced by how
heavily the van has been loaded.
The following applies for braking
• Not the longer braking distance, especially on wet roads.
• When driving downhill, select a gear that is not higher than
when driving uphill.
Driving economically
The engine of your van has not been designed to drive con -
stantly under a full load.
The following applies when driving
• Do not keep your foot down on the accelerator!
• The final 20 km/h before reaching top speed require up to 50
% more fuel!
• Never accelerate if the van starts to swing.
• Adjust your speed to road and traffic conditions.
• Long descents with a slight gradient can become dangerous.
Adjust your speed from the very beginning to allow you to
speed up if necessary without endangering other automobiles.
• As a general rule, never drive faster downhill than uphill.
• The van may be caught up in a slipstream when overtaking or
being overtaken by lorries with trailers or buses. This effect
is counteracted by lightly counter-steering.
• Use foresight while driving; take regular breaks on longer
drives.