Convoy Rules

• Observe road rules at all times. Trip Leader and TEC (tail end Charlie) must be appointed for each trip.
• Trip Leader to call a group meeting prior to the start and remind members of the convoy rules.
• Trip Leader also organizes all members to fill out and sign Trip Sheet.
• If leaving the convoy for any reason, signal other vehicles to pass and inform TEC of your intentions. TEC stops with member and waits for him to resume his place in the convoy. No members to leave the trip early without prior arrangements with Trip Leader.
• All drivers are responsible for the safety and behaviour of their passengers.
• All drivers are responsible for taking note of what vehicle is BEHIND them and keeping that vehicle in view (mirrors). Should that vehicle lag behind at any stage, the driver must stop until that vehicle has caught up.
• Each vehicle must WAIT at each intersection until the following vehicle can observe the direction of the route undertaken. The following vehicle shall acknowledge any change in direction by use of the vehicle indicators.
• Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front at all times especially in hilly country, dusty conditions or when brakes are wet.
• In difficult terrain allow the vehicle in front to get to the crest before you attempt to follow. Also allow the vehicle in front to negotiate
  a downhill slope before you attempt the same. Once the leading vehicle has successfully traversed the hill, that driver should radio
  to the following driver to commence.
• No vehicle should pass the Trip Leader except in an emergency or as otherwise directed.
• If a driver requires assistance, he is to repeatedly flash headlights or call on UHF ch9. When a recovery is necessary, a winch boss is to be appointed by Trip Leader and will be in charge of the recovery
• All vehicles on trips must have towing hooks front and rear and carry a minimum recovery kit containing snatch strap, rated D shackles or bow shackles, UHF radio. It is recommend that each vehicle carry a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, shovel and jacking plate.
• The second vehicle in the convoy will pull aside and open and shut gates rejoining the convoy in front of the TEC.
• Any driver not complying with the convoy rules or instructions given by the Trip Leader will be referred to the Committee for disciplinary action

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