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you approach t h g s faster
and
you h.ave
less
time to
scan
the
terrain
f&- obstacles.
you.
h.ave Tess time to react..
you have more vehicle bounce when you drive
0Ter:obst~eks..
ybu'll need.
more
distance for bfaking, esp-ecjally
since
you're
OB
an unpaved surface.
When you're driving off-road, bouncing and
quick changes in direction can easily throw you
out of position. This could c.ause you to lose
control .and crash. So, whether you're driving .on
or off
the road, you a.nd your passengers-should
wear safety belts.
Scanning the Terrain
Off-road
driving can take:
you over many
different
kinds
of
tgrrain..
You
need to be familiar with the terrain
and:its many different f&tures. Here
we some
things
to can-sidei-.
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Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?
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Does
the
travel take .you uphfil or downhill?
(There's
more
discussion of
.these
subjects
latert)
Will you have
:to
stop suddenly or change
directi-on quickly?
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