Owner’s Manual
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.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It’s
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.
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:
0
you
approach things faster and you have less time
to
scan the terrain for obstacles.
0
you
have less time to react.
0
you
have more vehicle bounce when you drive
over obstacles.
0
you’ll need more distance for braking, especially
since you’re on an unpaved surface.
A
c.
u7c-i:
When you’re driving off-road, bouncing and
quick changes in direction can easily throw you
out of position. This could cause you
to
lose
control and crash.
So,
whether you’re driving on
or off the road, you and your passengers should
wear safety belts.
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