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By keeping an eye on the terrain you can predict risks and obstacles and find the safest
route. When you approach a risk, you must not only concentrate on the risk but also look
for a way to avoid it and adjust your speed.
Riding on different terrain
You may possibly want to ride your Texas Off-Roader in other areas than fields and
backyards. You want to explore the world with it. There are many sorts of terrain for you to
ride; they have each their specific risks and safety guidelines.
Mud and water
Your Texas Off-Roader can ride through mud and low water areas. The water level may
maximum reach the rim of the lower edge. You shall avoid water areas where you can
damage the stream and fry areas or where you destroy the shore on the stream or the
brook. By avoiding these areas you will increase you own personal safety and fun and you
will save the environment so that others can enjoy it too. When you ride through mud and
water you shall remember:
The water may maximum reach the rim of the lower edge
The footplate can become slippery.
Know the depth of the water before you ride across it. Don t try to ride across deep
water.
Avoid water with a strong current.
When you cross a stream, you shall use an established ford or a place where the
shore has a gradual hillside.
Be prepared that your body weight shall be moved to another direction in order to
maintain balance.
Keep an eye on objects in the water such as stones or branches.
Test brakes after you have left the water. The brakes may not work as well when
they are wet as when they are dry.
Snow
Riding in snow can be a lot of fun. Make sure that you only ride in firm snow, if you ride in
loose snow, you might damage the terrain below the snow. When you ride in snow you
must remember the following:
Only ride on firm snow or visible paths.
Make sure to have the acceptance of the landowner, before you ride.
Keep an eye on the weather conditions and know the weather report.
Ask the authorities if the vehicle is allowed to ride on the snow paths.
Wear appropriate clothing.
How to cross roads
Your Texas Off-Roader is not for use on public roads. The reason is that the risk of
accidents and fatal accidents is very severe, when you ride on, or cross a road the
wrong way. The danger of crossing a road cannot be emphasized strongly enough,
but at some occasions it can be necessary to cross a road. This can for instance be