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171. Continuous track
Continuous track is a vehicle propulsion system in which a continuous belt or chain runs around a series of wheels or rollers instead of the vehicle travelling on conventional road wheels. It is commonly used on construction machinery, agricultural vehicles, military vehicles and other machines that need good traction on soft or uneven ground.
Continuous tracks spread the vehicle's weight over a relatively large contact area, which can improve traction and reduce ground pressure. Tracks may be made from metal, rubber or a combination of materials, and their suitability for use on public roads depends on the vehicle and applicable regulations.
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Can tracked vehicles travel on normal roads?
Some can, subject to the local vehicle and road-use requirements. For example, British rules allow qualifying tracked agricultural vehicles on roads only with rubber or other composite tracks that do not damage the surface. Registration, driver entitlement and other vehicle restrictions must also be checked.
🔗 legislation.gov.uk • UK legislation, special-type vehicles and rubber tracks
🔗 gov.uk • DfT, tractors and tracked vehicles on public roads

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