(NAPSA)—As Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is quoted in numerous graduation speeches,“Oh,the places you'll go” Most graduates discover, however, that the first place they go is away from school. Whether you're going back to your parents’ place, your new grad school housing or place of your own (with or without roommates), you have togetall yourstuff there. Moving Ideas Here are 10 hints on how, from the Leaving school can beeasier if you plan your big moveproperly. 1. Order the right truck in advance. 5. Insure yourself. Most insurance and credit card companies don’t cover truck rentals. Consider additional experts on moving at Penske Truck Rental: For most students, a 12- or 16-foot truck will do. Bear in mind, yow’re not the only one moving out. Try to reserve the truck and any accessories—boxes, packing tape, bubble packing material, moving blankets, hand trucks and so on—at coverage. 6. Pack properly. Put the heaviest items on the truck first. Lift with your legs, not your back. 7. Pack a separate travel bag. Put in any items you may need in a hurry: pa- least two weeksin advance. 2.Get to know the truck. Learn whatall the switches and gauges do. Adjust the seat and side mirrors. Be aware perwork, credit cards, identification, a changeofclothes, medicine, drinks and and are tougherto turn than car. counts. that trucks have oversized blind spots snacks. 8. See if you qualify for any disFor example, Penske Truck Rental offers a price break to members 3. Plan out how longit will take you to get where youre going. Take into ac- of AAA. and stops. Consider that the truck is ing the ride can help with the costs, the what you're used to driving so you may have to drive more slowly. and keep a padlock on the rear door. In count the time of day, traffic patterns probablytaller, wider and heavier than 9. Find a travel companion. Shar- driving and the packing. 10. Be safe. Park in well-lit areas 4. Read the rental agreement. Note that the U.S. Department of Transpor- an emergency, you can call Penske for roadside assistance at any time, day or night. ticles? You can’t pack paint, chemicals For further tips, go to www.Penske tation prohibits the “carrying or hauling of explosives and other dangerous arand cleaning materials, flammable solvents, propane, gasoline and thelike. Learn More TruckRental.com orcall (800) GO-PEN SKE.
