In case you missed it, Jim Clark of York Township drove a van in Barack Obama's presidential motorcade during the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh. You can read more about it here.
The chauffeurs received a long list of guidelines -- including some obvious ones -- and I thought I'd share some of them with you:
-- Please make sure the vehicle you are driving has a full tank of gas.
-- Please keep a comfortable temperature in the vehicle for your passengers. Unless requested, please keep the radio off. Do not talk on your cell phone while driving.
-- Keep a safe and comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
-- If police motorcycle escorts are being used, it is very important to follow as straight as possible the car in front of you in a single-file formation. This will cut down on snaking and swerving of the motorcade. In addition, be aware of the motorcycles while turning.
-- Please do not bring guests or pets.
-- In today's world of social networking, we ask that you do not twitter, facebook, myspace, blog or use any other informational service during the trip. It's OK to post photos or accounts of your experiences after the trip is over.
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