THE PURPOSE OF CARAVAN ETIQUETTE IS THE SAFETY OF ALL!!!

 

SPEED

 

The maximum speed of the caravan will not exceed the published speed limit at any time.

 

The maximum speed of the caravan will be determined by the maximum safe speed of the slowest Corvette.

 

STOPPING

 

IF ANYONE STOPS, THE ENTIRE CARAVAN STOPS UNTIL THE REASON FOR THE STOP CAN BE DETERMINED AND THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN!

 

If the Corvette in front of you stops, YOU STOP TOO!

 

Emergency stops must be communicated to the lead Corvette as soon as possible.

 

Regular "pit" stops will be scheduled and their locations will be published.  (These pit stops are also where everyone “regroups” if a few of the lead-foots decide to break away from the caravan) ** Seem LEAVING THE CARAVAN.

 

PASSING

 

Passing each other in the caravan should not be necessary.

 

If the caravan leader decides to pass a slower moving vehicle, he/she will wait for the last Corvette in the caravan before resuming normal speed.

 

When the caravan is passing a slower moving vehicle, remain in the right lane until it’s your turn to pass.

 

 

 

SPACING

 

Although we would like the caravan to run together as a group and not be divided by non-caravan vehicles, always keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

 

If you notice a non-caravan vehicle moving through the caravan, assist them by slowing down a little and leaving additional space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

 

LEAVING THE CARAVAN

 

Those wishing to exceed the established speed of the caravan should notify the lead Corvette upon leaving from and returning to the caravan.

 

If someone needs to leave the caravan temporarily, (extra pit stop, etc.), make sure the Corvette behind you knows that you are departing the caravan so the rest of the caravan does not follow by mistake. Also let the lead Corvette know, if possible, that you are leaving the caravan and when you return.

 

 

 

LINE UP OF VEHICLES IN THE CARAVAN

 

While it is cumbersome and not necessary to line up by year or even by generation, the recommended line up of the caravan is as follows:

 

Older Corvettes right behind the lead Corvette.

 

Other Corvettes at random

 

Vehicles other than Corvettes

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

The primary means of communications for the safety of the caravan is cellular phones with roam capability. Phone numbers must be exchanged before the caravan starts.

 

The lead Corvette and the trailing vehicle in the caravan must have cell phone communications.

 

As a secondary means of communications, the Family Radio Service (FRS) system is useful, but because of the limited range, should not be relied upon for the safety of the caravan. The operating channel and "private code" must be established before the caravan starts and re-established each time new Corvettes enter the caravan.