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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 judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'backward regions with bores' is the wordplay.
'backward' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'regions' becomes 'parts' ('part' can be a synonym of 'region').
'with' becomes 'and'.
'bores' indicates putting letters inside (to bore something can mean to drill into it).
'parts' written backwards gives 'strap'.
'strap' placed around '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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