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Something to avoid when driving in backward regions with bores (4,4)

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I believe the answer is:

sand trap

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'something to avoid when driving' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'backward regions with bores' is the wordplay.
'backward' is a reversal indicator.
'regions' becomes 'parts' ('part' can be a synonym of 'region').
'with' becomes 'and'.
'bores' indicates putting letters inside (bore can mean to drill into).
'parts' written backwards gives 'strap'.
'strap' enclosing 'and' is 'SAND TRAP'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sand trap that I've seen before include "Golf course obstacle" , "Bunker" , "Golf course hazard" .)

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