SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (INC)
CLUB CONVOY PROCEDURE
1. The Trip Leader has absolute authority over the whole trip. (Refer to Club By-Law 2)
2. All drivers shall observe the regulations of the Road Traffic Act at all times.
3. Each driver is responsible for the vehicle behind. Keep the following vehicle in sight at all times (where conditions permit). Where visibility is poor, switch on your lights so that the vehicle ahead can see you.
Wait at every turn with turn indicators on until the following vehicle acknowledges with his turning indicators.
If you reach an intersection where there is no vehicle to show you the way, STOP and WAIT for someone in front to return and lead you out.
4. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, particularly in hilly or slippery conditions, or while your brakes are wet from a water crossing.
When approaching a hazard, STOP AND WAIT FOR THE VEHICLE IN FRONT TO PASS THROUGH.
After passing through the hazard, and while waiting for the following vehicle/s, leave room for them behind you.
Ensure that the vehicle BEHIND you has come through safely before proceeding.
5. Always stay in your original convoy position unless the trip leader has approved the change.
6. If you need to leave the convoy, you must inform the trip leader. You may do this
a) at stops,
b) radio,
c) by dropping back to the rear of the convoy and informing “Tail-end Charlie” of your intentions.
“Tail-end Charlie” will ensure that the trip leader is informed.
7. During recovery operations, follow the instructions of the recovery coordinator. Stand well clear unless requested to assist by the recovery coordinator.
8. Any damage caused to your vehicle is your own responsibility.
9. Anyone who, in the opinion of the trip leader, is not acting in the best interests of the club, may be asked to leave the trip.
10. Throw nothing from the vehicle.
11. All drivers are to assemble at a central point prior to departure time, for the trip leader's briefing, unless otherwise arranged.
12. Gates should always be left as found.
13. Alcohol is not to be consumed while travelling in or returning from a convoy. (Amended 10-10-08)
14. Conduct yourself and your driving in a responsible manner such that the club and/or the Four Wheel Drive fraternity is not put into disrepute.
