Can two people drive a U-Haul?

Yes. The primary driver of U-Haul truck may give permission to any other driver to operate the rental; so long as the additional driver is at least 18 years of age, and possesses a valid driver’s license. There is no fee for additional drivers.

Can you drive with people in the back of a U-Haul?

1. Don’t allow passengers or pets to ride in the cargo area. Passengers or pets riding in the cargo area risk injury due to shifting cargo, asphyxiation, and lack of collision protection. Please make sure that passengers ride in the cab with a safety belt, or ride in another car to your moving destination.

Are U-Haul trucks easy to drive?

Its not very hard, about the same as driving a big car. You have to remember that you are driving a much bigger vehicle, so be careful making turns in confined areas like parking lots, you might bash into other cars, but when on the road its just like steering a car.

Can a child ride in the front seat of AU haul truck?

Unfortunately, U-Haul truck rentals aren’t equipped with back seats. Due to the lack of rear seating, many parents do not consider truck rentals to be safe modes of transportation for babies and small children. However, many truck rentals are equipped with air bags and seatbelts, making them safe for adults.

How Safe Are U-Haul trucks?

U-Haul, the nation’s largest do-it-yourself moving company, said its trucks are involved in fewer than four accidents per million miles — about the same as a federal estimate of the accident rate for all passenger vehicles. The company said the rate for its trailers is even lower.

Are U-Haul trucks reliable?

While every U-Haul truck and trailer are regularly maintained and inspected for quality and reliability, unpredictable things can happen. If a problem does come up during your move and you are a current U-Haul customer, U-Haul Roadside Assistance will help you get back on your way.

Can you put a child seat in a truck?

American Academy of Pediatrics: Children in Pickup Trucks You can install car seats safely and legally in the front of a truck as long as you do not install the car seat in the rear-facing position with an active airbag.

Can a 6 year old ride in a U Haul truck?

According to NHTSA’s Parents Central recommendation, Young children under the age of 12 and those in car seats are safest seated in the back seat. If you have a second driver, you can have that driver take the child with the car seat, then they can follow you in the moving truck.

What should you not do when driving with U-Haul?

You don’t want to be driving a 25,000 vehicle in the rain, snow, or high winds. City driving. When driving long distances, avoid downtown city routes. U-Haul trucks are large and are often difficult to move within city streets. We recommend you use the highway loops that are available in these cities.

What is the hardest part of driving a U-Haul vehicle?

Reverse is the tricky part: Without question the hardest part of driving a U-Haul vehicle is driving in reverse. There is no rear mirror, and the total length can be quite deceiving.

How far can a U-Haul truck go on a full tank?

Typically a large, loaded U-Haul truck can ride 250 miles on a full tank of gas. However once the gas meter reads 1/4, My recommendation is to seek gas immediately as many times you will not be able to ride an additional 50 miles without running out of fuel.

Why do U-Haul trucks swerve suddenly?

This may sound harsh, but you are not driving a small car. U-Hauls or Penske trucks, when loaded, are very large and heavy vehicles. Swerving suddenly can cause the shifting of weight inside the truck and potentially cause the truck to flip or swerve radically out of control.