Chevrolet TRACKER 1997 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 165)

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Terrain

Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds

terrain. You need

be familiar with the terrain and its

many different features. Here are some things to consider.

Suqfiuce 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

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.

Suflace

Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can be

hazardous.

rock, log, hole,

rut

or bump can startle you

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:

the path ahead clear?

Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?

Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s

more discussion of these subjects later.)

Will you have

stop suddenly or change

direction quickly?

When

you

drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep

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.

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 at all.

Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s

especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,

sudden turns or sudden braking.

In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of

alertness from driving on paved roads and highways.

There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal

lights. You have to use your own good judgment about

what is safe and what isn’t.

Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any

road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving.

At the very time you need special alertness and driving

skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be

affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could

have a serious

or even fatal

accident if

you

drink

and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.

See “Drunken Driving”

the Index.

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