In this guide, we will talk you through motorhome safety and what you need to do to ensure absolute safety and how to make sure you and your van are safe both on and off the road. You’ll also need to make sure your motorhome conforms to UK legal safety requirements.
What do you need to look out for?
Whether you are buying or hiring a motorhome, you’ll need to consider a few safety aspects as well as the more obvious ones of vehicle type, size and mileage. Gas safety, fire safety and driving safety are all crucial parts of safe campervan ownership, maintenance and driving. Using a motorhome is very different to driving a car, especially if you’re not experienced in doing so.
Motorhome safety and the law
In the UK, any kind of recreational vehicle needs to adhere to official government regulations relating to their construction, their contents, the number of passengers permitted and the number of seat belts required. As well as this there are also regulations to adhere to if you’re converting a van for recreational vehicle use.
Always wear a seat belt
Perhaps this one goes without saying but you can’t relax your attitude to safety because you are driving a motorhome. The exact same rules apply wherever and whenever you are driving.
Ignore speeders
Don’t be put under pressure by the vehicle behind you. Maintain the speed that you are comfortable with that keeps in control of the motorhome. Pull in and allow them to overtake you.
Keep your distance
Don’t be tempted to tailgate to make the driver in front go quicker. If the traffic needs to break suddenly you may require a longer stopping distance than your normal vehicle to avoid any kind of collision.
Mobile phones
It is illegal to use a mobile phone for calls or texting while driving in the UK. If you need to make that call, pull over somewhere safe. There really are no excuses for this one.
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