Driving tips
Scanning the terrain
Surface obstacles
When you drive over bumps, rocks,
or other obstacles, your wheels can
leave the ground. If this happens,
even with one or two wheels, you
can’t control the vehicle as well or
perhaps at all. Because you will be
on an unpaved surface, it’s especial-
ly important to avoid sudden acceler-
ation, sudden turns, or sudden brak-
ing. Any of these actions could cause
the center of gravity of the vehicle to
shift and destabilize the vehicle,
leading to a collision or rollover acci-
dent.
Off-road driving can take you over Unseen or hidden obstacles can be
many different kinds of terrain. You hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or
need to be familiar with the terrain bump can startle you if you’re not
and its many different features. Here prepared. Often these obstacles are
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are some things to consider.
hidden by grass, bushes, snow or
even the rise and fall of the terrain
itself. Here are some things to con-
stantly evaluate:
Surface conditions
Off-roading can take you over hard-
packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass,
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Is the path ahead clear?
sand, mud, snow or ice. Each of • Will the surface texture change
these surfaces affects the steering,
acceleration, and braking of your
vehicle in different ways.
Depending upon the kind of surface
you are on, you may experience slip-
ahead?
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Does the path take you uphill or
downhill?
Off-road driving requires a different
Might you have to stop suddenly or kind of alertness from driving on
change direction quickly?
paved roads and highways. There
are no road signs, posted speed lim-
its or signal lights. You have to use
your own judgment about what is
safe and what isn’t. Bad judgment in
this uncontrolled environment can be
fatal.
ping,
sliding,
wheel
spinning,
delayed acceleration, poor traction,
and longer braking distances.
When you drive over obstacles or
rough terrain, it is critical that you
keep a firm grip on the steering
wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other sur-
face features can force the wheel out
of your hands if you’re not prepared.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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