Perfecting Your Off Road Driving Skills - Practice Makes Perfect
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This little waterfall may look extreme to some novices and easy to others. Longer-wheelbase vehicles offer more stability in situations like this, while shorter-wheelbase vehicles may have a tendency to flip forward or stand on their nose. The key to negotiating a steep downward obstacle with a short-wheelbased vehicle is not panicking and hitting the brakes. If you feel the rear of the vehicle starting to flip forward, it's time to make a split second decision. You can let the vehicle roll forward and out of the situation or you may need to tap the throttle for some additional forward momentum from the front wheels pulling you. View Related Article
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