Lesson 5 Technical Information

"Rear wheel cheat" is a term used to describe the phenomenon where the rear wheels of a vehicle, particularly utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) or offroad vehicles, do not follow the exact path of the front wheels when the vehicle is turning. Instead, they cut inside the path of the front wheels. This can be particularly important to understand in offroading scenarios where precise maneuvering is required.

Descriptive Explanation

1. Understanding the Basics:
   • When a vehicle makes a turn, the front wheels trace out a certain curved path.
   • The rear wheels, however, tend to cut a shorter path on the inside of the curve.

2. Dynamics Involved:

   • This occurs because the rear wheels are fixed and do not pivot like the front wheels.
   • The pivot point of the vehicle's rotation is closer to the front axle, causing the rear wheels to follow a different arc.

3. Impact on Offroading:

   • When navigating tight trails or obstacles, drivers need to account for the fact that the rear wheels will not follow directly in the tracks of the front wheels.
   • This can affect the vehicle's ability to clear obstacles or avoid