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from owners manual to the vehicle Hummer H3, year of production 2005 - 2010:
Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles
{CAUTION: can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can
startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often
these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow,
Whenyouaredriving off-road, bouncing andor even the rise and fall of the terrain itself.
quick changes in direction can easily throwHere are some things to consider:
you out of position. This could cause you• Is the path ahead clear?
to lose control and crash. So, whether you• Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?
are driving on or off the road, you and your• Does the travel take you uphill or downhill?
passengers should wear safety belts.There is more discussion of these subjects later.
Scanning the Terrain • Will you have to stop suddenly or change
direction quickly?
Off-road driving can take you over many different kindsWhen you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep
of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terraina firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other
and its many different features. Here are some thingssurface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands
to consider. if you are not prepared.
Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you overWhen possible, it is a good practice to survey the
hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow,landscape ahead on foot prior to driving to observe
or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering,hidden obstacles.
acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in differentWhen you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,
ways. Depending upon the kind of surface you are on,the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,
you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,even with one or two wheels, you cannot control the
delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longervehicle as well or at all.
braking distances.
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