What are the driving techniques for SUVs?
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SUV driving techniques are introduced as follows: 1. Anticipatory deceleration and stopping: Decelerate or stop with anticipation, allowing ample time for the brakes to take effect, downshift to utilize engine braking for deceleration, and apply brakes continuously to prevent wheel lock-up or skidding. Four-wheel drive can safely drive up slippery slopes, but it is no safer than two-wheel drive when descending. On slippery surfaces, deceleration performance is the same regardless of four-wheel drive. 2. Be cautious on dry roads: Using four-wheel drive mode on dry roads is harmful to the vehicle and causes rapid tire wear. Some SUVs with full-time four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive perform well on dry roads, but part-time high-range four-wheel drive should not be used on highways. 3. Avoid shifting into low-range four-wheel drive while moving: Shifting into low-range four-wheel drive while in motion can severely damage the transfer case. The correct method is to come to a complete stop before engaging low-range four-wheel drive. Most four-wheel-drive vehicles require depressing the clutch or shifting the transmission into neutral or park when switching the transfer case to low-range four-wheel drive. 4. Avoid taking turns too quickly: Remember that SUVs have a higher center of gravity than sedans, especially those equipped with larger tires or lift kits to improve off-road capability. Therefore, SUVs are more prone to skidding or even rolling over in curves and sharp turns. SUVs are not sedans and are not suitable for fast cornering.
