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Convoy Procedures

These procedures should be followed by all Club Members when travelling with three or more vehicles, to ensure the safety of our members and every other road user.

  • The very first rule of the convoy is to travel with headlights on.

  • On the open highway travel at the speed of the slowest vehicle or the speed limit,whichever is lower.

  • Travel with distance between each vehicle so that faster vehicles can safely overtake one vehicle at a time.  NO TAILGATING IN THE CONVOY!!!

      • Eg (1) at 60km/hr the distance between two vehicles would be six vehicle lengths (min)

      • Eg (2) at 110km/hr the distance between two vehicles would be 11 vehicle lengths (min)

  • If a semi-trailer is slowly gaining on you, make sure there is plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front.

  • REMEMBER: In the north, some semis are towing up to three trailers (50m).

  • In convoys at night, the person in the rear should warn the convoy of any vehicles preparing to overtake through the convoy.

  • Keep in contact with all other vehicles in the convoy via CB radio.  That being said try to keep the allocated channel clear for necessary convoy communications.

  • If there are any signs of danger, eg a cow strolling onto the road, alert all other people in the convoy.

  • If travelling on a dual lane highway remember that you MUST travel in the left lane unless overtaking.  This applies when the speed limit is 80km/hr or higher and is the LAW!!!

Off Road Convoys

  • In off-road convoys make sure that you are always in sight of the vehicle behind you.
  • When vehicles are tackling an off-road obstacle, those behind must wait until the vehicle in front has safely negotiated the obstacle.
  • You are responsible for the person behind you.  At intersections with a number of possible turns, make sure the vehicle behind you turns in the correct direction.
  • The last vehicle is responsible for any gates.
  • No matter how bad someone else’s driving may be, or how dangers someone else is on the road or off, steer clear, be cautious and keep your head.
  • Drive defensively and remember common sense.

 MOST OF ALL SMILE WHILE YOU DRIVE, YOU’RE IN A LAND ROVER!!!