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Mastering the Terrain

admin | August 11

Welcome to your Mastering the Terrain Quiz.

Your Name

When cresting a steep climb, what’s the primary risk of excessive throttle?

Loss of forward momentum

Vehicle pitch-over

Reduced approach angle

Lateral slip

None

If your vehicle has a 25° approach angle, 23° departure angle, and 20° breakover angle, which terrain feature is most likely to cause contact?

Deep ditch

Tall rock ledge

Steep-sided crest

Shallow water crossing

None

Why might an open differential cause loss of traction in a diagonal wheel lift scenario?

Torque split equally between wheels

All torque goes to the wheel with most traction

All torque goes to the wheel with least traction

Locker engages automatically

None

For beadlock wheels, why is over-torquing bead bolts dangerous?

Causes uneven bead seating

Strengthens tire grip

Improves sealing

Prevents air loss

None

A kinetic recovery rope stretches up to what percentage under load?

2%

10%

30%

50%

None

When using a snatch block, the primary benefit is:

Reduced cable wear

Increased pulling speed

Shorter winch line needed

Doubled pulling power and reduced strain

None

At 12 PSI in a large off-road tire, the footprint increases by approximately:

5%

25%

35%

45%

None

Which differential type provides equal torque to both wheels at all times?

Open

Limited-slip

Torque vectoring

Selectable locker

None

The main danger of crossing a fast-flowing stream above hub depth is:

Water entering the differential breather

Increased wheel slip

Brake fade

Reduced tire grip

None

When reading a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate:

Gentle slope

Steep slope

Flat ground

Water crossing

None

Why is gearing down beneficial when descending steep terrain?

Reduces fuel consumption

Increases engine braking

Improves traction

Avoids overheating brakes

None

What is the correct order for safe winch setup?

Anchor → Snatch block → Line pull → Tension

Anchor → Line pull → Tension → Snatch block

Line pull → Anchor → Snatch block → Tension

Snatch block → Anchor → Line pull → Tension

None

A 4.88 gear ratio in the differential is generally used to:

Increase top speed

Improve fuel economy

Increase torque at the wheels

Reduce torque at the wheels

None

What’s the primary benefit of disconnecting sway bars in rough terrain?

Reduced roll center height

Increased suspension articulation

Improved steering response

Reduced tire wear

None

A “deadman” anchor is best used when:

No trees or boulders are available

The winch line is too short

Recovery strap is damaged

Pulling in reverse

None

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