Friday, May 01, 2015 at 18:30
Kevin,
Adjusting speed can be either upwards or downwards.
When driving on an unsealed track you get a feeling for what is a safe speed for prevailing conditions. (Or should)
You may be driving at say 40kph on a section that may have the occasional pothole, or suffer from washouts. A slower speed will allow safer braking and steering to avoid hitting the obstacle at a high speed. Then you may come across another section that is quite corrugated and a faster speed will result in a more stable and comfortable ride.
Whether you are towing or not is another consideration and only you the driver, can determine what is safe.
Sometimes, it may be more appropriate to drive in 4WD High than 2WD. The 4 wheels driving together will provide more even traction and steering on a loose surface, than what you get in 2WD alone.
Approaching traffic should almost always result in lifting the foot off the loud pedal (both vehicles) to reduce the possibility of rocks or stones becoming airborn projectiles. The only exception is on sandy tracks that are clear of loose stones, etc.
So speed can be slower, or faster, depending on the condition of the surface you are on and the experience you have gained over the years of driving on anything other than bitumen roads.
Have I been specific enough:-)
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