Which of the following are typical convoy risk controls?

• A. Wearing sunglasses
• B. Speed limits, spacing, and communications
• C. Introducing random stopovers
• D. Reducing vehicle count to one

Answer: (B)

In convoy operations, managing how fast you move, how closely you follow, and how well you stay in touch are the go-to risk controls. Speed limits help keep the convoy within the vehicle’s safe operating capabilities, reducing stopping distance and giving drivers more time to react to unexpected hazards. Spacing provides a buffer between vehicles so a sudden stop or maneuver by one vehicle doesn’t cause a chain collision, and it gives drivers room to react to surprises. Clear communications keep the group coordinated—route changes, hazards, and status updates are shared promptly to prevent miscommunications that could put the entire convoy at risk.

Wearing sunglasses is helpful for visibility in bright light, but it’s not a formal risk-control measure used to manage convoy risks. Introducing random stopovers disrupts predictability and timing, which increases risk rather than reducing it. Reducing the convoy to a single vehicle defeats the purpose of a convoy and removes the protective and collaborative benefits of having multiple vehicles, so it isn’t a standard risk-control practice for convoy operations.