Driving tips
Getting familiar with off-road driv- Controlling your vehicle is the key to
WARNING - Off road driv-
ing
ing
successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways to control your vehicle
is to control your speed. Here are
some things to keep in mind when
traveling at higher speeds:
requires new and different driving • You approach things faster and you
have less time to scan the terrain
for obstacles.
It’s necessary for you to practice in
an area that’s safe and close to
home before you begin serious off-
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When you’re driving off-road,
bouncing and quick changes in
direction can easily throw you
out of positionin yourseat.This
could cause you to lose control
of the vehicle and crash.
Whether you are driving on or
off the road, you and your pas-
sengers should always wear
safety belts.
road
driving.
Off-road
driving
skills.
You need to tune your senses to dif-
ferent kinds of signals. For example, • You have less time to react.
constantly sweep the terrain with
your eyes looking for unexpected
obstacles. Listen for unusual tire,
gear, or engine sounds. Feel and
respond to the vibrations of the vehi-
cle with your hands, feet, and body
while still carefully controlling your
vehicle. You’ll also need to adjust
your expectations and greatly lower
the number of miles you expect to
cover in an hour or a day.
•
You have much more vehicle
bounce when you drive over obsta-
cles, giving you less vehicle con-
trol.
You’ll need more distance for brak-
ing, especially since you’re on an
unpaved surface. Such terrain will
always be more “slippery” than a
paved road.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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