1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 172

you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughsor other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you're not prepared. wI I Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, downor across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires goodjudgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can't do. There are some hills that simply can't be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. 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 vehicleas 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 kindof alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speedlimits or signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn't. Drinking and driving can be verydangerous on any road. And this is certainly true off-road driving. for At the verytime you need special alertness and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amountof alcohol. You could have a serious -- or even fatal -- accident if you drink and drive or ride with adriver who has been drinking. See "Drunken Driving" in the Index. Many hills are simply too steep any vehicle. for If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you can't control your speed. If you drive across them, you roll over. You could be will seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, don't drive the hill. 4-18