With Christmas less than one month away, many of us will be preparing to go away to see family and friends. That means that our cars will be packed with more luggage than usual. Even though it’s all exciting, it can be one of the most dangerous times of the year to travel and that’s because of the extreme weather conditions and the greater number of drivers out on the roads.
But, one issue that can often be overlooked is how to pack your car. If your car hasn’t been prepared when before being loaded up it could put you, your passengers and other road users at risk. We’ve compiled a list of checks you need to make before setting off on your Christmas holidays this year.
Also read | Elevate luxury travel to paradise with a Christmas 2023, New Year 2024 trip to these destinations Place heavier items at the bottom: If you find that a lot of your luggage will consist of heavier items, always make sure that they are positioned on the bottom as they will provide a good base for lighter items being placed above.Also, if your car features them, use any tie-down hooks or levers located in the boot area as these are an effective way of holding those bigger items down. Never place heavier items on top of smaller items as not only can it obscure your rear visibility, but it could crush any other items that may be sitting underneath it.
Load the larger and bigger items first: When loading your car, always make sure that the bulkier and heavier items go in first. This will save you .