Caravans

Groups often travel in caravans with the intention of keeping the vehicles together.  This is easier said than done.  Here are a few hints from years of experience.

• Have one vehicle with an up-to-date GPS and let that be the official navigator and final arbitrator on route. Don't waste time arguing about routes, it really doesn't matter if one route can save 15 minutes over another.
• Before you leave make sure each driver has every other driver's cell number.
• The drivers never use the cell phones (even with Bluetooth or hand's free). The “shotgun” person does all the communicating with the other vehicles or the passengers using the driver's cell phone.
• Resist the temptation to race the other vehicles.