Ensuring a Safe Trip
Driving a Hertz Truck or van isn't difficult but its the same as driving a car. Always use the
correct type of fuel for your truck. Adjust your
seat and steering wheel to the proper height
and angle.
Ensure your rear or side cargo door is securely locked.
Adjust your left and right rear-view mirror to let you see as much of the road as you can.
When loading or unloading the vehicle, carefully check the instructions for operating hydraulic
lifts. Your Hertz representative will demonstrate the safe use of the hydraulic lift.
Watch Out Overhead
Trucks are significantly taller than cars, note clearance signs at
bridges and overpasses.
Be careful of drive-through restaurants, banks, motels, hotels, covered petrol stations and even your own house.
Watch out for low-hanging tree limbs and telephone lines
If you are unsure of the clearance, get out of the truck and look, or ask someone outside to guide you.
The height clearance of the rental truck is marked on the inside top centre of the windscreen.
Be Careful At Intersections
Trucks are longer and wider than cars and have a wider turning radius, take turns slower.
Taking corners to fast can cause your payload to shift and possibly
cause damage.
Never follow to close.
Trucks are heavier than cars and need more braking distance.
Obey truck lane/route restrictions and rules for commercial vehicles.
The height of the truck gives you a better view of the road; use it to
anticipate and react to
approaching traffic conditions.
Pass with Care
Trucks take longer to accelerate, allow more time and room when
pulling into traffic.
Use your mirrors.
Exercise caution before changing lanes and always use turn signals.
Avoid abrupt manoeuvres.
Use a spotter behind you when backing up.
