ABUDHABI4x4 Convoy Procedures

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For the benefit of new members and as a reminder to old members, convoy procedure on any ABU DHABI 4x4 outing is as follows :
• The trip leader will remind all drivers that convoy procedure should be followed before moving off.
• The trip leader will ensure that the group on the outing is self-sufficient and should only call on outside bodies for assistance with recovery as a last resort.
• No driver will drive in a manner - or at a speed - that could endanger himself or any other person or vehicle.
• In hazardous areas it is the responsibility of the following driver to ensure that the previous vehicle has passed through the hazard before proceeding.
• It is the responsibility of all drivers to maintain (visual) contact with the following vehicle, and the one behind you.
• Persons leaving the convoy must notify the Trip Leader and, if possible, give details of their intentions.
• On trips including two or more vehicles, each vehicle will remain in a designated position in the convoy and not overtake the vehicle in front unless the driver of that vehicle slows down and signals the overtaking vehicle to pass.
• It is the responsibility of the Trip Leader to ensure that all drivers of all vehicles in the convoy are aware of any deviations in the route.
• No driver will park or drive in the reverse direction to the hazard of other vehicles.
• If a driver is trying to contact the rest of the group he will turn on his headlights. This is the signal for the rest of the drivers to stop.
• All gates must be left in the manner in which they are found. The second vehicle in the convoy must pull over and wait for all vehicles to pass and then rejoin the convoy after ensuring that the gate is left as it was found.
• When any form of recovery is in progress all those not directly involved in the rescue operations must keep well clear and at a safe distance. Parents are particularly asked to keep their children at a safe distance .
• The use of radio transmitters does not replace convoy procedure.