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DRIVING & HANDLING
You will find that your motorhome will travel
safely and comfortably at highway speed
limits. However, it will take longer than a
passenger automobile to reach that speed.
Keep this in mind when overtaking and
passing another vehicle. Allow more time to go
around the vehicle you are passing. You
cannot cut back into the traffic lane as quickly
due to the longer length of your motorhome.
Drive with caution to avoid situations that
might require quick momentum changes.
The motorhome has a longer turning radius
than the average automobile. When making a
turn, check the road clearance and be aware
of others, especially if towing a vehicle behind
your motorhome. Have someone help guide
you out of a difficult parking space or traffic
pattern. Swerves and sharp turns, especially
at high speeds, could result in loss of control of
the motorhome.
Adverse weather conditions and extremes in
terrain may affect the performance and
handling of your vehicle. Do not operate the
cruise control on icy or extremely wet roads,
winding roads, in heavy traffic or in any other
traffic situation where a constant speed cannot
be maintained.
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend you pay special attention to the
following:
0 Before starting the vehicle, make certain
that you and your passengers have
fastened the seat belts and locked all
doors.
0 Never leave your motorhome unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside. Children may play with the driving
controls and this could lead to an accident.
0 Make sure that infants and small children
are properly restrained according to the
laws in your state (or province) and for
maximum protection in case of an
accident.
0 Keep the tires inflated to the specified
levels. Replace the tires before they are
excessively worn.
0 Before changing lanes check the outside
rearview mirrors, rear vision camera for
other vehicles, and activate the
appropriate turn signal to alert other
drivers.
0 While driving, watch the behavior of other
drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Always
follow all traffic laws and regulations. Pay
attention to traffic and road conditions. Be
a courteous and alert driver. Always leave
room for unexpected events, such as
sudden braking.
0 Never drive when you are sleepy or tired.
Never drive when alcohol, drugs or
medication have affected your judgment,
reflexes or alertness.
0 Be sure to stop the engine before you have
a short sleep. If the vehicle is not ventilated
properly, there is risk of poisoning by the
exhaust gas.
0 During an emergency stop, switch ON the
hazard-warning flasher.
Obey all traffic laws and use your seatbelts at
all times. Many states have lower speed limit
requirements for RV's. We recommend that
you do not exceed the posted speed limit.
RV DRIVING SCHOOLS & SEMINARS
If you have any concerns about driving while
towing a RV, consult an expert for specific RV
driver education. There are private RV schools
and some RV owner’s organizations that offer
driving seminars. The schedules and locations
of the various RV driver education seminars
and schools can be researched through
RV-related publications and internet sites.
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SECTION 7
DRIVING & HANDLING
DO NOT travel with waste in the holding
tanks. Liquid or debris in the holding tank(s)
will affect the handling (and towing)
characteristics and may result in property
damage or personal injury.
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