Travelling; Driving License; Driving; Speed Limits (Uk) - Bailey Approach Autograph Series Owner's Manual

Travelling

Driving License

Before you drive or allow any other person to
drive your motorhome you must check your/
their driving licence entitlements against the
criteria of your particular vehicle. If your licence
was issued before 1 January 1997 it may already
include some higher categories.
WARNING: Never allow anyone
without a valid driving licence to
drive your motorhome.
Category B
With this category on your driving licence
you can drive vehicles with a MTPLM of up to
3500Kg, with eight passenger seats, and with a
trailer less than 750Kg.
It's also possible to tow a braked trailer heavier
than 750Kg if the combined MTPLM and trailer
are less than 3500Kg. The trailer must also be
lighter than the vehicle towing it.
To tow a trailer more than 750Kg than
mentioned above you'll need category B+E.
Category C1
With this category you can drive vehicles
weighing between 3500Kg and 7500Kg (with
a trailer up to 750Kg). To tow a heavier trailer
you'll need category C1+E.
Category C
With this category you can drive vehicles over
3500Kg (with a trailer up to 750Kg).
Category C+E
You can drive category C vehicles with a trailer
over 750Kg.
Vehicle classifications
Motorhomes up to 3500Kg MTPLM are classed
as P/LGV (Private Light Goods Vehicles);
motorhomes with a MTPLM over 3500Kg and
up to 7500Kg are classed as P/HGV (Private
Heavy Goods Vehicles). These are normally used
to define MOT classifications and vehicle excise
duty (road tax) classifications. Please refer to
the website: www.gov.uk/calulate-vehicle-tax-
rates for the latest rules and regulations.

Driving

When using a motorhome on either the public
highway or a private road, the Highway Code
should be complied with and full consideration
given to other road users.
In the event of a motorhome travelling slowly
and there being a queue of traffic behind, the
driver of the motorhome should, where possible,
pull over in order to let the other traffic pass.
CAUTION: When the vehicle is in
motion it is compulsory that all
passengers are seated and seat
restraints worn.
When the vehicle is being refuelled or is on a
ferry, all gas systems must be turned off at the
gas supply cylinder.

Speed limits (UK)

When a speed limit is in force, your motorhome
can be driven up to 70 mph on motorways and
60 mph on dual carriageways. Due to it weighing
more than 3.05 tonnes. Reduce Speed in high or
cross winds, downhill or when visibility is poor.
• High sided vehicles cause air buffeting so
extra care must be taken when passing
or being passed. Leave as much space as
possible when passing or being passed.
• When passing other vehicles allow more
room than the normal clearance you would
allow when driving a car.
• Allow longer to get up to speed and
overtake.
• Do not swing out suddenly.
• Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as
possible.
• Use wing mirrors to check that the
motorhome has fully cleared a vehicle when
overtaking.
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