Millions of students packing up and heading for university could be putting lives at risk by loading their cars all wrong, experts have warned. Keen learners, including hoards of excited freshers moving away from home for the first time, are hitting the roads with their parents ahead of starting a new life of independence and studying.
But there could be a potentially deadly issue before they even arrive at their university halls due to the way they load their belongings into the boot. These objects could include heavy electrical items such as TVs and games consoles, plus kitchen utensils including sharp cutlery.
And if anything is not secured before setting off on these often long road trips, it could turn into a deadly missile travelling at a terrifying 65mph. Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, said: “September is an exciting time for many young adults across the UK as they will be heading off for university for the first time.
