1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 151

Ge.tting 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 drivingskills. Here's what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds signals. Your eyes, for example, need of to constantly sweep terrain for unexpected obstacles.Your ears need to the listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and body you'll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. control ling^ your vehicleis the keyto successful off-road driving. Oneof the best ways to control your vehicle to control your speed. Here are some is things to keep mind. At higher speeds: in you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react. 0 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. you'll need more distance braking, especially since you're on an for unpaved surface. Scanning the Terrain Off-rdad driving can take you over many different kinds terrain. You of need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. are Here some things to consider. Sufface Conditions. Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow ice. Each of these surfaces affects or the steering, acceleration, and braking your vehicle in different ways. of Depending upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances. 4- 15