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Old 07-09-2012, 04:19 AM
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We've done this before but I'm looking for "the" consolidated list of do's and don't's to discuss with a group of drivers heading out next Saturday ....... thanks
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Safety first!
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Am looking for a "little more" detail such as......

Road Rules - Tips for Safe Driving during a club drive
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DO:

Exchange phone numbers with the group leader(s)
Drive at your own pace
Bring a radio
Keep it in your lane at ALL TIMES
Ensure fluids and tires are up to par
Pull over safely for a faster driver


DONT:
Try and keep up with the guy in front of you
Think it's a race
Show off
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Originally Posted by CitadelBlue
Am looking for a "little more" detail such as......

Road Rules - Tips for Safe Driving during a club drive
Just use their guidelines, as it appears they cover everything.

Only thing to add would be what Brett said... Bring a FRS radio, preferably with a headset of some type.
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Never drive the dragon alone.


If you go off and are disabled, it's good to have someone know where you are.
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
Safety first!
Safety is of the utmost priority



ALWAYS.
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Originally Posted by funat9000rpm
Originally Posted by RedCelica' timestamp='1341838684' post='21844468
Safety first!
Safety is of the utmost priority



ALWAYS.
Can't stress this enough.
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Originally Posted by batguano
Never drive the dragon alone.


If you go off and are disabled, it's good to have someone know where you are.
This is very important
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To all interested in leading group drive during S's at the Gap, you should set the pace of the drive at the your starting location of the drive. For the newcomer please listen to the instructions that the group leader has to say about the drive. Later BD


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