Caravan Strategy and Tactics

I'll work on this when I get some time, but in the meanwhile, here are some jumbled bullets. - User:Elsa

• Rearranged a bit today. I don't quite like it yet, but it's a start. --Elsa 10:46, 5 October 2012 (PDT)

Things to Consider

• All Vehicle Drivers are responsible for following all traffic laws independently.
• Most drivers are okay with going 5 over the posted speed limit, but check with all drivers before assuming so..
• Not all vehicles will accelerate at the same rate, especially when a trailer is involved.
• Cruise Control follows the law of averages, NOT a set distance-per-time.

Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way

Lead

• The Lead Car should make a point of driving so the last Follow Car is able to make it through the light.
• The Lead car should be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.

Follow

• The Follow car doesn't have to have cruise control. This is an easier job than Lead because navigation isn't much of a consideration.
• When the Lead car signals a lane change, it's the Right Thing for the Follow car to make that lane change and hold the position so the Lead knows it has the clearance it needs. This is particularly relevant when the Lead has a trailer in Dallas traffic.

Get Out of the Way

• If one car gets pulled over, it's the right thing to do for everyone else to bail out and wait at the next point of visual interest out of immediate view (usually a gas station if available).

In Case of "Oops"

• EVERY car should be able to contact every other car - for driver switches, bathroom breaks, emergency stops (ie tires, vehicle overheating).