WE GOTTA CONVOY!
CONVOY ETIQUETTE
WE LOOK AT BEST PRACTICE WHEN IT COMES TO DRIVING IN CONVOYS – THE WHY, THE HOW AND WHAT EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED TO KEEP A GROUP OF TRAVELLERS SAFE AND PREVENT ANYONE FROM GETTING LOSTL
IKE many things, sharing your adventures when you’re out four-wheel driving is better than doing it on your own. So whether you’re four-wheeling with mates, touring with your local 4x4 club or are part of an organised tagalong group, whenever you travel in company with other vehicles, all drivers should formulate and stick to a set of rules to ensure everyone stays safe and no one gets lost. These rules are commonly referred to as convoy procedure.
Having set rules when you head out bush might sound a bit draconian, but if the convoy is just a rabble of travellers without any organisation – or the ability to communicate with each other – some in the group could soon become hopelessly lost. The other advantage of adhering to proper convoy procedure is that all travellers can be alerted to potential hazards along the route.
Not only will following a few simple convoy rules ensure all
