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Controlling your vehicle
is
the key to 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. At higher speeds:
you
approach things faster and
you
have less time to scan the terrain for
obstacles.
you
have less time to react.
0
you
have more vehicle bounce when
you
drive over obstacles.
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you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on
an
unpaved surface.
Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can take
you
over many different kinds of terrain. You
need to be familiar with
the
terrain and its many different features. Here are
some things
to
consider.
Surface
Conditions.
Off-roading can take
you
over hard-packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice. Each of 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
slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and
longer braking distances.
Surface
Obstacles.
Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous.
A
rock,
log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you
if
you’re
not
prepared for them. Often
these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall
of
the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider:
Is
the path ahead clear?
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Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?
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Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s more discussion
of these subjects later.)
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Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly?
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or
other
surface
features can jerk the wheel
out of your hands
if
you’re
not
prepared.
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