#1 – STAY IN YOUR LANE
#1 – STAY IN YOUR LANE: Law Enforcement will ticket vehicles even touching the double yellow. The goal is to embrace the technical challenge of tight turns, not make it easier and very hazardous.
#2 USE PULL OFFS
#2 USE PULL OFFS: If you see a faster vehicle coming up from behind, pull over at one of the many paved pull-offs. It is much safer to let a faster vehicle around you than to try and outrun them.
#2 USE PULL OFFS
#2 USE PULL OFFS: If you see a faster vehicle coming up from behind pull over at one of the many paved pull-offs. It is much safer to let a faster vehicle around you than to try and outrun them.
#3 DRIVE AT YOUR SKILL LEVEL
#3 DRIVE AT YOUR SKILL LEVEL: Don’t push yourself and be alert to other travelers and wildlife. We recommend making several runs to become more accustom to the road. It is illegal for trucks longer than 30 feet to operate on the Tail of the Dragon; however, an occasional one does slip through. Always be alert!
#4 CARELESS DRIVING IS NOT WELCOME
#4 CARELESS DRIVING IS NOT WELCOME: This is a US highway, open to the public 24/7 with a speed limit of 30mph. Police do monitor the road and will be happy to fund future road maintenance on your dime.
#4 CARELESS DRIVING IS NOT WELCOME
#4 CARELESS DRIVING IS NOT WELCOME: This is a US highway, open to the public 24/7 with a speed limit of 30mph. Police do monitor the road and will be happy to fund future road maintenance on your dime.
#5 TRUCKS ON TAIL OF THE DRAGON
#5 TRUCKS ON THE DRAGON: It is illegal for trucks and trailers over 30 feet in length to operate on Tail of the Dragon. However, the occasional one does slip through. We recommend always keeping your eyes out for people waving or flashing lights, as this may be a warning.