Participation in group rallies is one of the most rewarding aspects of our club. The driving guidelines below have been developed over many years, and are designed to ensure a safe and fun experience while avoiding unwanted attention. All rally participants are expected to follow these guidelines. If you have questions, ask a member of the Board of Directors.

Safety is Our Top Priority

  • Obey all posted traffic regulations and lane markings.
  • Follow at a safe distance and be ready for the unexpected. (The “2-second” rule ensures a safe following distance regardless of speed.)
  • Watch for and be respectful of any pedestrians or bicyclists. Be on the lookout for debris, wildlife, or other road hazards common on rural roads.
  • Use caution and when in doubt, always err on the side of safety.
  • Aggressive or dangerous driving will not be tolerated. Consequences can and will include warnings, driving sanctions and/or loss of club membership, solely at the discretion of the FCA-MAR Board of Directors.

Overtaking Slower Traffic

  • Overtake only in designated passing zones and only when it is safe to do so. Make sure you have clear sightlines and that you leave ample margin to any oncoming traffic.
  • No passing on a double-yellow line, even if you believe that it is safe to do so.
  • When passing slower traffic, maintain a conservative overtake speed, so as not to startle or otherwise disrupt the vehicle being overtaken.
  • Recognize and accept that it may not be possible to overtake, depending on road and traffic conditions.

Driving in a Group

  • Reasonable group sizes are 5-15 cars, depending on road and traffic conditions. It is generally not feasible to keep groups larger than this together.
  • Keep your directions/navigation at hand should you find yourself in the lead of the group.
  • Form groups based on similar driving pace.
    • If you find yourself in a group that is going faster than you would like, do not feel pressured to drive faster than you feel comfortable. Consider finding a safe place to pull over and then rejoin at the back.
    • If you find yourself in a group that is going slower than you would like, maintain your position and make sure to join a faster group in the future.
  • To keep cars together in the group:
    • Keep the car behind you in view, slowing down if necessary. This is especially true after a left turn. Speeding up to try to catch the car in front of you will not keep the group together.
    • Stop on yellow lights (rather than accelerating through).
    • In urban areas, use all available traffic lanes so that the group can move together as a block.
  • When overtaking slower traffic as a group:
    • The lead car in the group should overtake first, followed by each car in succession. Don’t overtake out of turn (unless you are waved by).
    • After you overtake, leave a gap but slow down and wait for the rest of the cars to regroup behind you.
    • Multiple cars can overtake at the same time if it is safe to do so. Be sure to leave adequate space for the next car(s) overtaking to merge behind you.

General Courtesy

When we are on a rally, we are sharing the roads with the general public. As representatives of the Ferrari Club of America, we want to leave a positive impression. There are cameras everywhere so always assume you’re being recorded. Before you act, ask yourself, would you feel proud of that video being played online?

  • Always be considerate of other drivers.
  • At departure and destination venues
    • Avoid excessive revving of your engine so as not to disturb other guests.
    • Follow parking guidelines and park in designated areas.
    • Refrain from burnouts or displays of acceleration.
  • Be courteous to the public. Take the time to answer questions, take a picture, etc.

We are all very fortunate to be able to own and enjoy these amazing cars. Let’s do so in a safe and responsible manner and be ambassadors for our club and the Ferrari community. Forza Ferrari!