Vans, along with pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have a much higher risk of involvement in a rollover accident. 15-passenger vans are at an especially high risk of a rollover. However, there are technologies that you can use to help reduce the risk of an accident involving your 15-passenger van.
For example, antilock braking systems can help motorists retain control of their vehicles during heavy braking, which could increase the risk of a rollover. Some vans now also have lane-departure warning systems installed to could warn motorists when they begin to stray away from their lane. Sometimes, rollover accidents involve 15-passenger vans that have strayed from their lane, and a rollover occurs when the van hits the curb or a stationary object.
However, all the technology in the world cannot help reduce the risk of rollover if a driver is careless, or inexperienced. A 15-passenger van must be operated by a person who already has prior experience handling a vehicle like this. The challenges involved in operating a van are very different from those involved in driving any other car. Drivers, who are inexperienced in handling these cars, may be much more likely to make driving errors like overcompensating during steering, leading to a rollover.
Also make sure that your tires are inflated properly for the passenger load that your van is going to carry. Tires should be inspected regularly, and older tires must be replaced. Also fit your van with larger rearview mirrors that help the driver get a much better view of the back of the van, including the blind spots, and reduce the need for him to turn around while driving.