{"id":1507,"date":"2016-03-06T17:48:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T16:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2023-03-02T17:14:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:14:56","slug":"how-to-read-a-roadbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-read-a-roadbook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to read a 4&#215;4 dot-arrow or ball arrow roadbook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Most road books are made using the dot-arrow or ball arrow system. So is just about <a href=\"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/en\/4x4-routes\/\">every 4&#215;4 road book you can buy on this website<\/a>. Reading a roadbook like that is much easier than it looks. Allow us to explain.<\/h4>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>A dot-arrow (or ball arrow) roadbook<\/h2>\n<p>A roadbook describes the entire route based on situation sketches of all important points (intersections, special obstacles, dangerous situations&#8230;). A point like that is called a waypoint.<\/p>\n<p>At each waypoint, you get a sketch of the situation.<br \/>\nThese are the rules according to the dot-arrow principle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You read the sketch from the bottom up. This is often indicated by a dot or ball but not always.<\/li>\n<li>The arrow indicates the direction to go in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sketch is further completed with factual information such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance from the previous waypoint (i.e. the previous sketch)<\/li>\n<li>Total distance<\/li>\n<li>Any additional explanations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to read a 4&#215;4 dot-arrow roadbook?<\/h2>\n<p>The image below makes the principle clear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39404\" src=\"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/road-books-4x4-boule-fleche.png\" alt=\"Comment lire un roadbook boule-fl\u00e8che\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/road-books-4x4-boule-fleche.png 1500w, https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/road-books-4x4-boule-fleche-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number 35 reads as follows: &#8220;After a total of 0.67 km (and 390 metres after the previous point), turn left. There is a F\u00f4ret Domaniale de Tournehem sign.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Number 36 means: &#8220;After a total of 1.81 km (and 1.15 km metres after the intersection of nu 35), you should turn left onto a dirt track. In the info guide you will find further information at point 5.&#8221;You see, it&#8217;s easier than you thought.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Please note: an app works better than your odometer<\/h2>\n<div>In most four-wheel drive cars, the odometer is anything but accurate. Deviations of up to 30% are no exception, especially if you have larger tyres. This makes it difficult to follow a roadbook correctly. And you&#8217;re pretty much guaranteed to turn onto a road too early or too late. Not much fun.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Download the app <a href=\"http:\/\/3pmaster.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">3pMaster for iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bitwize10.tripmaster\" rel=\"noopener\">Offroad Tripmeter 4&#215;4 for Android<\/a> if you want to avoid that. They give you a much more precise reading.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>What else do I need to know to read a 4&#215;4 road book?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A solid line is a paved road.<\/li>\n<li>A dotted line is an unpaved road (dirt road, gravel road, grass road, &#8230;).<\/li>\n<li>At some points you&#8217;ll have to reset your counter to 0. This is indicated as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1509\" src=\"https:\/\/4x4roadbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/roadbook-teller.png\" alt=\"Roadbook teller op 0\" width=\"855\" height=\"217\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If an intersection is not included in the roadbook, you should just continue to follow the main road.<\/li>\n<li>We take great care composing every roadbook. But roads, road signs and local traffic laws can change quickly.<br \/>\nSometimes events can also make roads &#8211; temporarily &#8211; inaccessible.<\/li>\n<li>That is why many roadbooks include the GPS coordinates at each waypoint. This way, if there are any interruptions or changes, you can easily rejoin the route further on.<br \/>\nAlways respect the traffic rules. The publisher of the roadbook cannot be held liable in any way. For anything (fines, accidents, damage to vehicle, &#8230;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget: 4&#215;4 driving is about enjoying spending time out in nature. Don&#8217;t turn it into a race. Always respect nature, local residents and other road users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most road books are made using the dot-arrow or ball arrow system. So is just about every 4&#215;4 road book you can buy on this website. 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