What is a tour?

tour guidelines

  • Tour leader should dry run the route prior to tour date, preferably on same day of week and with same car that will be used on the tour
  • Driver’s should arrive at tour start with a full tank of gas
  • Should have two people in tour/group leader cars
  • Tour leader should provide attendees with written directions at the driver’s meeting, if not provided earlier
  • As a minimum, tour directions should include: 
    • direction of upcoming turn (left, right, continue straight)
    • leg miles to drive after making the turn
    • cumulative miles at the end of that leg
    • notes, cautions and/or warnings during that leg
  • A separation between groups of approximately 15 minutes is recommended
  • Plan for a rest stop every 60, max 90, minutes and identify them on the route directions
  • Tour leaders should establish and list regroup points when planning the route based on congested areas where group may get separated
  • Do not change groups at rest stops without notifying the group leader
  • Do not depart the group along the route unless other cars are aware that you will do so!
  • Attendees should register in advance of a tour and provide an emergency contact phone number of someone who is NOT on the tour