Operation Manual

02-6
dangerous. Measure your speed from the
outset in such a manner that the carriage can
be accelerated, if necessary, without endan
gering other drivers or pedestrians.
• If the carriage moves back and forth on a
sloping road, brake carefully but rapidly if the
carriage forms a line, i.e. if it is stretched.
• Never increase speed if the carriage be-
comes pendulous.
• Do not drive down a hill any faster than you
would drive up one.
• When overtaking or being overtaken by trucks
or buses, the carriage can be caught up in air
suction. This may cause the carriage to swerve
 orshtail.
Driving around curves
Your carriage is considerably longer than a car.
Rules for driving around curves
• Do not take curves too quickly or too sharply!
• Take the curve at a somewhat wider radius
when turning.
• Note that the camper can sheer out of line over
the rear.
2.4 Handling Performance
Driving
Take a test drive or a safety training course be-
foretherstlongdrivetobetteracquaintyour-
self with the carriage in driving conditions.
Rules for driving
• Do not underestimate the length of the
carriage.
• Exercisespecialcautionwhendrivingtoward
yards and through gates.
• In conditions with strong side winds, slick ice
or wet roads, the carriage could move back
and forth.
• Adjust driving speed to overall street and traf-
 cconditions.
• Long, lightly sloping roads are potentially