Group
Consistent throttle and braking inputs reduce formation disruption, prevent collisions, and improve overall vehicle control. Abrupt inputs increase stopping distance errors and can cause secondary impacts in close formations.
Modern vehicles may provide speed-control aids such as cruise control or speed limiters. These systems can assist in maintaining convoy discipline, reducing driver workload, and improving spacing consistency when terrain allows.
Speed aids are most effective on:
They are less suitable in:
Sharp steering inputs increase rollover risk, especially in tracked or top-heavy vehicles. Controlled steering preserves traction and reduces vehicle silhouette changes that may expose weak armour arcs.
Reversing armoured vehicles is inherently hazardous due to limited rear visibility. Driver movement in reverse should be deliberate and preferably guided by the vehicle commander or ground guide.
Vehicles must avoid endangering friendly infantry. Do not run them over, and avoid firing main guns near dismounts unless absolutely necessary due to the risk of overpressure injuries. In close terrain infantry should move ahead of the vehicle as this gives dismounts a chance to spot threats early.
Vehicle commanders may, if required, dismount to coordinate directly with infantry.
Maintain the correct position in a convoy as set by the element leader
Low-light and degraded visibility environments significantly reduce reaction time and depth perception. Speed and spacing must be adjusted accordingly, with increased reliance on commander guidance.