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V E H I C L E S A F E T Y

T H O R M O T O R C O A C H | M A D E T O F I T

rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should

wear the lap and shoulder belt.

• Never use pillows, books, or other objects to boost a

child, passenger, or pet.

NOTE: Check with your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding the safe
transport of children in your motorhome.
For additional information, refer to:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers
or call 1-888-327-4236.

In Canada, refer to Transport Canada’s website:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/child-
car-seat-safety

Transporting Pets

Air bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An

unrestrained pet will be thrown about an possibly injured, or

injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet

harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

Laws of the Road

It is advisable to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles

in each state or country in which you travel, for up-to-date

information regarding operation and licensing requirements

for your motorhome and its drivers/operators.

Safely Driving the Motorhome

• Always operate the motorhome at a safe speed, which in

some conditions may be less than the posted speed limit.

• All passengers must wear safety belts.

a. Passengers can dramatically reduce their risk of being

killed or seriously injured in a crash by wearing their

safety belts.

b. Drivers should be responsible for ensuring all passen-

gers are properly using safety belts.

c. Never transport more passengers that there are avail-

able safety belts installed in the motorhome.

d. Ensure infants and children are properly secured in

age-and-weight-appropriate safety restraints.

e. Secure pets in harnesses or other appropriate safety

restraints.

• Drivers must be well-rested, alert and maintain a safe

speed for weather and road conditions.

• Drivers should keep their eyes on the road and hands on

the steering wheel.

• Drivers should not allow themselves to become distracted

while operating the motorhome. If something other than

operating the vehicle requires driver attention, safely pull

off to the side of the road and attend to the situation.

• Drivers must be especially cautious on curved roads and

maintain a safe speed to avoid running off the road or

losing control of the motorhome.

• If the vehicle’s wheels proceed off of the roadway, gradu-

ally reduce speed and steer back onto the roadway when

it is safe to do so. Avoid abrupt maneuvers to return the

vehicle to the roadway.

• Your vehicle may be equipped with advanced driver assist

technologies. Remember that even advanced technology

cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible

to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver

input for the conditions.

• In the event of a flat tire or tread separation, gradually

slow down the vehicle, steer to the side of the road while

avoiding abrupt maneuvers.

• In that motorhomes are substantially longer, wider, tall-

er, and heavier than cars, they;
a. require more space and additional reliance on the

side-view mirrors for changing lanes, turning corners,

and making parking maneuvers;

b.   require additional braking time and distance;
c.  do not respond as quickly to abrupt steering inputs;
d.  are affected by strong winds, which in some condi-

tions, can make driving the motorhome difficult;

e. have a higher center-of-gravity, which affects the

vehicle’s handling characteristics.

• Ensure all drivers and co-drivers are practiced with

the unique driving and handling characteristics of the

motorhome.

• Backing the vehicle can present unique challenges and

hazards. Use mirrors, back-up cameras and when nec-

essary, a spotter (person outside the motorhome giving

directions to the driver) to ensure safe vehicle movement.

• Do not exceed the vehicle weight limits or axle weight

limits specified on the Federal Weight Label (Section 5).