Off-road vehicle

An off-road vehicle (ORV), sometimes referred to as an off-highway vehicle (OHV), overland vehicle, or adventure vehicle, is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving off paved or gravel surfaces, such as trails and forest roads that have rough and low traction surfaces.

Not to be confused with Sport utility vehicle (SUV).

These vehicles are generally characterized by having large tyres with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension (high articulation), or even caterpillar tracks.

Because of their versatility, several types of motorsports involve racing off-road vehicles. A common use of these vehicles is for sight-seeing in areas that are unpaved and in the wilderness.

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