Chevrolet 1993 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual page 178

Your Driving and the Road
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be
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thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers
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could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks.
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Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when
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driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck
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Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo
area, not on the roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward and low as possible.
You'll find other important information in this manual. See "Vehicle Loading"
and "Tires" in the Index.
Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area.
Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad
surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked
or closed roads.
It's also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle. If something
happens to one of them, the other can help quickly.
Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch
instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But
you'll want to know how to use it properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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a good idea to practice in an area that's safe and close to home before
you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and
different driving skills. Here's what we mean.
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, need
to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to
listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and
body you'll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce.
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