How to Drive a Car to a Ferry

Whenever it comes to board a ferry for your trip away from mainland, it is test for your skills. You have to have right skills to drive to a ferry. You should be aware of the do’s and don’ts for your safety. The following instructions will help you to drive to a ferry.

Things Required

• Car ferry
• Car
• Ticket

Instructions

• The first thing you have to do is to buy the ticket for the ferry. For customers’ convenience many terminals offer online ticket purchase, but for most of the companies you have to go to the ticket booths and have to purchase one for yourself. Clearly read the signs and choose the appropriate booth for your destination.

• Locate the right lane for you from so many other lanes. Lanes are allocated according to your destination. So make sure to find the right lane and park your car behind the front vehicle.

• Lanes might take some time to move, so better to switch off your engine to save the gas and also the environment from harmful emissions of gases.

• Once the lane starts, follow the front vehicle as your pathway. You might have to take some tough turns, be careful about those. Adjust your speed according to the front vehicle.

• As you enter the ferry, follow the instructions of the ferry staff strictly. They will guide you to the parking spot. The staff is trained to arrange the parking of the vehicles in such away to distribute weight evenly on the ferry. Do not ignore them.

• Park the car with at least 24 centimeters in front of you to accommodate the maximum number of vehicles.

• Park the car at the spot and make sure that you have applied handbrake.

• When you reach your destination, wait for the front vehicle to move. Start your engine and follow the front vehicle to your way out of the ferry. Remember not to make haste; it’s the only way to get off safely.

If Ferry Ramp Collapses

It has seen that in number of regrettable occasions, the ramp collapses causing the vehicles to drop in water. This is a critical situation, where a driver has to keep his nerves to come out of the vehicle safe and sound. Here some tips are given to cope with any kind of misfortune that happens.

• Keep the Windows Open: Because of the pressure under water it becomes very difficult to open the windows. Make sure to keep your windows open as much as possible.

• Keep the Door Unlock: If your vehicle has an automatic locking system, deactivate it or unlock it from the specified button.

• Unfasten Your Seatbelt: Unfastening the seatbelt will save your time and you have ample time to get out of your vehicle as soon as possible.

Driving on a ferry is really a hard time. You have to keep important points in mind for your safety. These instructions and tips will certainly help you to keep you safe.