1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 141

naveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going toa remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate mapsof 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 kindsof 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 vehicleis the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds : You approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. You have less time to react. You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. You'll need more distance for braking, especially since you're on an unpaved surface. 139