All You Ever Wanted To Know About Cruising In Corvettes But Were Afraid To Ask

1. Be prepared for the cruise (fuel, refreshments, etc.) and arrive at the meeting point before the designated departure time.
2. Form up the caravan with alternating paint colors and body styles. Remember that we are showing our cars every time we cruise. A rainbow of colors looks really good. All cars should have running lights or parking lights turned on for safety and identification.
3. CB radios are highly recommended. The radio provides entertainment and camaraderie and is a valuable safety tool because radios can communicate dangers, problems, needs, turns, stops, etc. If you don’t have a radio, we will talk about you.
4. The cruise leader is the “boss” of the cruise. The leader is responsible for establishing the speed of the caravan, and for adjusting speed as necessary to keep the caravan tight. The leader will select routes, fuel stops, food stops, restroom stops, emergency stops, and group parking with the safety of the caravan in mind. Radio communication to/from the leader is very valuable.
5. Cruisers should maintain close interval to the Corvette in front of them so that the caravan will not become strung out with big gaps between cars. This kind of driving requires concentration and attention, but looks good and makes it easier for the leader to manage the group.
6. The last Corvette in the caravan is the one to provide radio alerts of approaching traffic from the rear, and to act as the traffic “blocker” to allow caravan to safely change lanes. The “back door” car will radio caravan status to the cruise leader, sometimes with the aid of a relay radio in the middle of the group.
7. Cruising through populated areas with stoplights offers unique challenges to a caravan. It is good practice to shorten the length of the caravan by filling two lanes with cars when cruising through multiple stoplights. If cars are caught at red lights, the cruise leader will slow, or stop the caravan as necessary until cars are in line and rolling. Radio communication is essential in city driving.
8. Drive safely and courteously. Our driving demonstrates respect for others on the road, and reflects on Corvettes, and all Corvette owners.
9. Save the wave! Wave at our Corvette brothers and sisters we meet on the road.
10. Have fun. That is why we have these beautiful cars, and why we cruise with our friends.