1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 197

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can the wheel out of your hands if jerk you're not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, If your wheels can leave the ground. this happens, even with one or two wheels, can't control the vehicle as you 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 very dangerous onany be 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 be can affected by even a small amount alcohol. You could of have a serious-- or even fatal-- accident if you drink been drinking. and drive or ride with a driver who has See "Drunken Driving" in the Index. Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes up, down oracross a you hill. Driving safely on requires good judgment and hills an understandingof what your vehicle can andcan't do. There are some hills simply can't be driven, no that matter how well built the vehicle. Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you can't control your speed. If you drive across them, will roll over. You could be you seriously injuredor killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, don't drive the hill. 4-18