The Ultimate Off-Roading Quiz
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About This Quiz
Driving on a rocky, bumpy and muddy road may be a nightmare for most of us, but there are those who look for the roughest trails they can find. Buckle up and get ready for a really rough ride after you take this quiz.
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What in fact is off-roading?
any use of an all-terrain vehicle
reckless driving on unpaved country roads
driving on unpaved ground
Off-roading means driving on any unpaved ground.
What is essential for off-roaders?
They must know what they're doing, otherwise it can be dangerous.
What kind of vehicle can you use?
any well-constructed compact car
Technically any high-riding vehicle such as trucks or SUVs can be used.
What do dirt-bikes and dune buggies have in common?
originally designed for racing
designed for sandy terrain
Both were specifically designed for sandy terrain.
Are modifications needed for specific terrain -- for instance, boulders or mud?
off-road vehicles deal with any terrain
there are specific vehicles for every aspect of off-roading
Modifications are needed, such as different tires for sand dunes and for boulders.
What is the most important factor in off-roading?
Traction, the grip of the tires on the surface, is probably the most important factor.
Which type of drive is best for off-roading?
Four-wheel-drive gives all four tires better grip and control.
Does air pressure of the tires affect off-roading?
higher pressure gives greater maneuverability
Lower pressure means more of the tire surface is in contact with the ground.
What gets you to the top of the hill?
Momentum, the weight of the vehicle multiplied by the speed, gets you up the hill.
What is the approach angle of your vehicle?
angle your vehicle can traverse
steepest angle before vehicle overturns
maximum angle that vehicle can climb at a particular momentum
It is the maximum angle from the ground of an obstacle or hill that your vehicle can clear without the bumper coming into contact with it.
How can you determine the approach angle?
broomstick from bottom of front tire to bumper
check instruction manual of vehicle
A broomstick or board placed where the tire touches the ground and raised to the bumper will give you the approach angle you can climb or obstacle you can cover.
What is the relevance of the break-over angle?
maximum width of ditch you can cross
gives you the height of an obstacle you can traverse
angle beyond which vehicle will capsize
This is basically the clearance of the vehicle, the angle between the tires and the underside of the vehicle, and could prevent you balancing on a rock with the wheels off the ground.
What is mudding?
special tires designed for muddy terrain
Simply put, it is driving through mud.
Are there any dangers in mud bogging?
The danger lies in unseen obstacles beneath the surface.
What is the cardinal rule of off-roading?
Don't go alone, since the chances of getting stuck are great.
What is competitive mudding?
To see how wide a mud obstacle the dirt bike can jump.
Racing through mud obstacles.
Seeing how far you can cross a mud pit until you get stuck.
The object is to see how far you can drive through a mud pit before getting stuck.
Where is dune bashing a popular tourist attraction?
Because of plentiful sand dunes, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are popular locations for dune bashing.
What is the most dangerous aspect of climbing sand dunes?
too much momentum going up
Trying to turn on a hill puts the vehicle at risk of overturning.
Is there any danger in green-laning if proper precautions are taken?
more to environment than to the vehicle
It is the easiest, least technical type of off-roading, usually done in any high-riding vehicle and the danger is usually to the environment and wildlife.
What is "picking the line" in rock crawling?
aligning the tires with the rocks
determining the approach angle and departure angle of the vehicle
By planning your path you make sure you can get across the rock obstacles.
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