What are the general dimensions of an off-road vehicle?
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Off-road vehicles typically have a body length between 4-5 meters, a width of around 1.9 meters, and three height categories: those exceeding 1.7 meters, those below 1.85 meters, and those over 1.9 meters. The length of an off-road vehicle refers to the distance between two vertical planes perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal symmetrical plane, touching the outermost protruding points at the front and rear. The width is the distance between two parallel planes aligned with the vehicle's longitudinal symmetrical plane, touching the outermost rigid fixed protruding points on both sides. The height is the distance from the highest point of the vehicle to its supporting plane. Off-road vehicles are specially designed for rugged terrain, primarily referring to vehicles capable of operating on rough ground. Key features include a body-on-frame construction, four-wheel drive, a higher ground clearance, tires with superior traction, elevated exhaust pipes, greater horsepower, and robust bumpers. National regulations stipulate specific dimensions for vehicles. According to the national standard "GB1589-89," the total width of a vehicle excludes side mirrors. The width limitation ensures adequate lateral clearance for overtaking between adjacent lanes. This means that under national standards, vehicle width data is significant in providing sufficient space during overtaking, preventing accidents due to excessive width or situations where road markings are narrower than the vehicle. Additionally, national regulations stipulate that the total width of a vehicle must not exceed 2.5 meters to meet the requirements of public road usage.
