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Dune Bashing
Continuing the Patrick Treacy "Dune Bashing in Dubai" series with a mashup of clips from Jeremy Clarkson and BBC World. Dune bashing, also known as desert safari, is a form of off-roading, using an off-road vehicle to explore sand dunes. Whilst in some parts of the world, such as the fragile coastal dunes of Australia, it is illegal, in others such as the Middle East, it is a booming attraction for tourists.Although most four-wheel drive vehicles are capable of dune bashing, the smaller, lower vehicles like most mini SUVs and compact SUVs are not used because they have a higher risk of getting stuck. Larger sport utility vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser are more common. The vehicles used for this activity are usually equipped with a roll cage to prevent the roof from caving in on passengers in the case of an overturn. Similar to auto-racing, experience and skill is required to manoeuvre the car and prevent accidents. Tires with a recommended pressure of 35 psi are reduced to approximately 17 psi
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Date Found: September 11, 2010
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