Responsible RC Car Operation and Safety Guide

While most people consider RC cars to be toys, this is not the case at all, back in the beginning, during the glory days of Tamiya and 1:10 scale RC they might have been considered toys, but those days are long gone.

Most RC cars today are much tougher than their plastic counter-parts from so many years ago, if you also take into consideration the improvements in battery and electric motors even the entry level RC Cars are amazingly fast. So care is always needed when operating in open area's there are some other elements which should also be taken into consideration when using your RC Car.

There are a few things you need to consider when using your RC car in a public area.

Ensure you use your RC Car In A Safe Environment

Radio Frequencies and other RC Etiquette

Walking the Track and Inspecting the Surface

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