Speed Limits
Always adhere to the speed limits.
Driving Abroad
Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant laws and
regulations that apply in the countries in which you choose to
travel. Different Mainland European countries have different
laws and regulations and it is your responsibility to ensure
that your vehicle complies with these regulations and that you
drive within the law.
Pulling Off
• Operate the clutch smoothly.
• Change gears smoothly.
• Try not to jerk the clutch.
Motor Home Handling
• Allow for motor home being wider than a car.
• Do not bump the kerb with motor home wheels.
• When passing other vehicles allow more clearance than
in normal driving.
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking.
• Allow for vehicle being longer than a car.
• Do not swing out suddenly.
• Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible.
• Use nearside wing mirror to check motor home has
cleared when overtaking.
Reversing
Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved with practice
and should first be attempted in a large open area. Courses
are run by many organisations.
Reversing Sensor
Your vehicle may be fitted with either a visual or audible
reversing aid.These aids are designed to assist drivers
attention only during reversing of the vehicle, they are not
intended to replace a drivers self judgement.
Auto-Trail will not accept any responsibility for any accident
caused by a drivers negligence.
Please note
If a bicycle carrier or tow ball is fitted to your vehicle it could
effect the operation of the reversing sensor.
Driving
Reduce speed when:
1.
In high or cross winds.
2.
Going downhill.
3.
In poor visibility.
High-speed vehicles cause air buffeting, extra care must be
taken when passing or being passed. As much space as
possible should be given.
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