Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual page 43

The co-pilot will perform just as important a job as the driver. When guiding
the driver, the co-pilot should be located safely at the left rear corner of the
motorhome, facing forward, while remaining visible in the roadside mirror at
all times. The co-pilot should make a conscious effort to maintain sight of the
driver through the roadside mirror as the front of the motorhome maneuvers.
If the driver loses sight of the co-pilot, stop the backing up process until the
co-pilot returns to view. To avoid mishaps, the co-pilot should be focused only
on what the driver is doing, with brief observation moments. The driver should
receive directions only from the co-pilot. If necessary, stop the backing up
process to have co-pilot inspect other areas or angles of concern. Use of walkie-
talkies will aid in guidance.
When the co-pilot is guiding the driver, only five clearly defined signals
should be used, with only one signal given at a time. Flailing arms with
indecisive signals only confuse the driver. Signals should be given with
purpose and confidence. Directional signals are directing travel of the rear of
the motorhome.
If the desired direction is left, the co-pilot points left. For example: The
co-pilot will use his/her right arm and forefinger pointing distinctly left with
arm and finger held on a horizontal plane, indicating desired direction of travel
of the rear of the motorhome. This type of directional signal is easily discerned
in the mirror by the driver. The directional signal given will remain steady until
desired movement is completed.
The five directional signals are as follows:
1. Co-pilot uses left hand and arm held horizontal,
with forefinger pointing right, to direct rear of
motorhome to the right.
2. Co-pilot uses right hand and arm held horizon-
tal, with forefinger pointing left, to direct rear
of motorhome to the left.
3. Co-pilot uses both arms and hands parallel with
thumbs pointing up and to rear in a waving
vertical motion. This signals driver to maintain
a straight back direction.
4. Co-pilot holds arms horizontally, hands open
with palms facing one another. Start with a
wide separation, gradually closing distance of
hands, in a rate appropriate to vehicle speed, to
indicate amount of distance to the stop point.
5. Closed fists indicates STOP.
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