Off Roading is a recreational pursuit popular among a small sub-section of the owners of four wheel drive or all-terrain vehicles. The term "Off-Road" refers to a driving surface which is not conventionally paved such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks and other natural terrain. These terrains can sometimes only be traveled by vehicles designed for off-road driving (such as heavy-duty trucks and equipment, SUVs, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mountain bicycles) or vehicles that have extra ground clearance, sturdy tires, and in some cases, front and rear locking differential. Notable examples of vehicle manufacturers that produce a type of off-road vehicle include AM General, Land Rover, Ford, General Motors, Jeep, and Toyota.
In some countries, off-road activities are strictly regulated, while others promote cross country off-road endurance events like the Dakar Rally and Baja 500 & 1000 that are considered a test of navigation skills and machine durability. Off road parks also host a number of events as it might be the only legal place to off-road in the area.
There are numerous categories of off roading, with something suitable for all levels of experience and equipment.
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