5-5 . Driving tips
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Off-road driving
When driving your vehicle offroad , please observe the following precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of areas to off-road vehicles :
• Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to travel .
• Respect private property . Get owner ’ s permission before entering private property .
• Do not enter areas that are closed . Honor gates , barriers and signs that restrict travel .
• Stay on established roads . When conditions are wet , driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads .
■ Additional information for offroad driving
� For owners in U . S . mainland and Hawaii :
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle offroad , consult the following organizations :
• State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
• State Motor Vehicle Bureau
• Recreational Vehicle Clubs
• U . S . Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■ Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death , serious injury or damage to
your vehicle :
●Drive carefully when off the
road . Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places .
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road . A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands . Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim .
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand , mud , water or snow .
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