Has full charge of the group until arrival at the destination.

Will lead the group in a manner consistent with the objectives and guidelines as stated herein, and will execute his or her best judgment in situations not specifically covered in these guidelines.

Will brief other assigned Road Captains / Tail Gunners as to route, responsibilities, and other details pertinent to the ride prior to departure.

Will conduct a rider's briefing prior to departure.

Will be responsible for the final decision with regard to ride termination due to inclement weather, hazardous conditions, or other difficult or unsafe conditions.

Will instruct any rider to ride in a specific position within the group, or leave the group entirely, for reasons of misconduct, disorderly or unsafe riding, or faulty/unsafe equipment. Common sense and tact should be used.

Will be responsible for bringing a well-maintained First Aid kit to the ride.

Will be responsible for bringing a well-stocked tool kit to the ride.

If possible, bring a cell phone for 911 purposes.

Locate other cell phones and first aid kits.

Should the Road Captain not possess a cell phone, if possible, designate a 911-notification caller within the group.

Will establish and maintain a uniform speed consistent with the ability of the least experienced rider, and with consideration of safe road conditions, traffic, and weather conditions.

Will be responsible for initiating all maneuvers within traffic in a "safety first" manner.

Will lead the standard formation of a staggered double row, in one traffic lane.

Will be at the head of the group, and will ride just to the left of lane center.

Will maintain a safe following distance by using the MINIMUM 3-second rule between the group and any vehicle ahead. This distance may be increased at the discretion of the Road Captain, but will NOT be decreased.

Will command the group to a single file formation when they cannot maintain visual control of the road conditions ahead over a MINIMUM of a 4 second distance, narrow road, mountain/curvy roads, traveling directly adjacent to parked vehicles, or any other condition which may severely restrict the ability of individual group members to perform emergency avoidance maneuvers.