5 Tips for a Stress-Free Driving Experience with 15 passenger van Rentals

27 Jan-2024

A 15-passenger van drives much like a large car, but a few smart habits make the experience smooth and stress-free — especially if it’s your first time with a bigger vehicle. Here are five tips to drive one with confidence.

1. Get familiar before you go

Before pulling out, adjust your mirrors, find the controls, and get a feel for the van’s size. A quick walk-around and a few minutes in an empty lot pay off all trip long.

2. Mind the length and height

A van is longer and taller than a car, so take turns a little wider, watch your clearance in garages, and give yourself extra room when changing lanes.

3. Brake early and leave space

A loaded van needs more distance to stop. Leave a bigger following gap and brake gently and early — smooth is safe with a full group aboard.

4. Use the safety tech

Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinters help you out with a backup camera, parking sensors, Crosswind Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist. Let those features do their job, especially when parking or driving in wind.

5. Take breaks on long drives

Share the wheel (up to three additional drivers are free), stop to stretch, and stay rested. A relaxed driver is a safe driver, and the whole group arrives happier for it.

Which van should you pick?

For an easy, comfortable drive, the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with its driver-assist features; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.