properly, all the basement doors are closed tight, all hoses and cords are stored away and that your route out is clear of obstacles both high and low (bikes and tree branches).


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Although todays RV’s have powerful, loaded with torque engines, they are not racecars (see first paragraph). They are top heavy; don’t brake like a sports car nor do they steer like one. By taking it slow you’ll save on gas and have more time to react to other drivers’ errors. Having the right of way isn’t enough, avoiding a collision is.


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Motorcoaches have poor break-over and departure an- gles. For the non-off-road drivers, this means they can get hung up on steep bumps between the front and back tires, and steep, abrupt changes in the road. In San Diego, I needed fuel and pulled into a gas station, which was at a higher el- evation than the road. I had a bit of speed on when the rear scrape guard hit the road. I was stuck – couldn’t pull forward or back up. Awesome.


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Keep it steady. That high cen- tre of gravity will play havoc with your driving if you make sud- den lane changes or sharp turns. The coach could end up rocking back and forth resulting in a loss of control. Take your turns a little wider and a little slower.


If you’re hit by a gust of wind, don’t over-correct, as this will cause the coach to sway. Take it slow and get it driving straight again.


Be prepared. You never know when the unexpected might


occur (that’s why they call it un- expected – believe me, I know). So make sure you are stocked with extra drinking water, an emergen-


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cy kit including flares and caution signs, make sure your GPS maps are up to date and your roadside assis- tance is paid up.


We’re never too old to learn so it makes sense to find a big rig RV driv- ing school near you, to get the lat- est tips and techniques to keep you safe, relaxed and confident on the road.


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