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Overtake people . You won ’ t get there any quicker , the convoy may be in a specific order for some reason , the overtake won ’ t be expected and you ’ ll just look like an impatient fool . If you want to swap positions ask , it ’ s very unlikely you ’ ll be refused and the overtake can be carried out more safely if the other person is expecting it and cooperating . Guess at which way the road went if you ’ re not sure and it ’ s not been marked . Turn your radio off entirely as you may miss an important message Transmit with music playing in the background � Forget you aren ’ t on a private channel if using a CB , which means others not in your group can hear you .
Apart from the leader , another important role on the convoy is that of TEC , or Tail End Charlie . This is the last car in the convoy and is there to be the leader ’ s eyes and ears as there ’ s no way the first car can see what ’ s happening that far back . The TEC ’ s main job is to inform the leader when certain landmarks are passed , as a positive check that the convoy is still moving as planned , or notify him of any mishaps . TECs are typically more experienced members of the group .
In some cases , the leader will run as car # 2 . I often do this to give others more of a chance to see wildlife . However , running later in the convoy is often a very good place to for spot things if people sing out when they ’ ve seen something noteworthy .
Convoy driving is a safe way to travel , more fun than solo and very efficient as long as you note these simple guidelines .
Written by Robert Pepper https :// www . facebook . com / RobertPepperJourno