How to pack luggage safely?
Incorrect packing of luggage can significantly affect driving, and loose items in the cabin are a danger to passengers. By following our guide, you will learn how to properly and safely pack luggage into your car.
Packing things in a car is such a common activity that drivers
they don't pay much attention to it. Meanwhile, a well-thought-out arrangement of luggage both in the trunk and on the roof of the car and inside it will increase the quality, comfort and safety of driving, - says expert Zbigniew Veseli.
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With luggage on the roof
Watch your luggage in the car
In the trunk
When placing items in the trunk, load the heaviest and largest items first. Heavy luggage should be carried as low as possible to keep the car's center of gravity low - this will reduce the impact of the load on driving, Renault driving school coaches advise. Items of significant weight should also be placed as close as possible to the back of the rear seat, avoid transporting them behind the rear axle of the car. If we decide to remove the rear shelf to gain additional space, remember that luggage should not protrude above the seats so as not to block the view through the rear window, add Renault driving school coaches.
In the cabin
The cabin of the car should not be used for carrying luggage, if this is not necessary - this is the luggage compartment. Not only large, heavy and unprotected objects that pose a threat in the event of an accident can be dangerous, but also small items that should always be hidden in lockers. All bottles and cans of drinks must be in lockers. Under no circumstances should they be allowed to roll on the floor of the car. They can get stuck under the pedals and block them. In addition, for example, a mobile phone lying on the rear shelf can hit a passenger with the force of a large stone during heavy braking, Renault driving school instructors warn.
On the roof
If there is not enough space in the luggage compartment, you can install a rack or roof rack. The latter is a good solution if we need to transport bulky or non-standard items, but they cannot be very heavy.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual for the maximum roof load. In addition, if we carry luggage on the roof, it must be carefully secured, especially at the front, so that it cannot be lifted or moved by a gust of wind - Renault driving school instructors recommend.
Rower
Transporting a bicycle requires the use of appropriate carriers. Usually 
Drivers have a choice of two options: mounting bikes on the roof or behind the car. The advantage of the first of these solutions is that luggage does not interfere with the view. The downside is that it is relatively difficult to load as the bikes have to be lifted high. When bikes are mounted on the roof, the largest bikes should be placed outside or alternated with smaller ones, Renault driving school trainers add. Carrying bicycles on a rear rack is more convenient for loading, but the whole structure may obscure the light or license plate and requires special attention when driving and parking in reverse.
When driving with luggage outside the vehicle and carrying a heavy load, additional precautions should always be taken into account as the vehicle's driving characteristics change. The braking distance may increase and the car behaves differently when cornering. The basic rule: the larger and heavier the luggage, the slower and more carefully you should drive the car, summarize the Renault driving school instructors.
