Check for Obstacles

Survey the area that you will be driving in and make sure it is clear of undesired obstacles... i.e. stumps, large rocks, puddles of water, or other obstructions.

While some RCs are capable of handling rough terrain, these are scale vehicles -- a pile of rocks is like a mountain to these cars, a water puddle is a lake. Encountering unexpected obstacles can cause damage by stopping your RC in its tracks, flipping it, cracking the body, or subjecting the suspension or other parts to excess strain.