When riding off-road, remember that the driver always controls the vehicle; the vehicle should never control the driver.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Frequently
Here's How:
- Your steering should be precise.
- The brakes should be used as little as possible.
- All of your movements should be done with gentle precision.
- Apply the throttle smoothly and release it slowly to keep the tires from spinning on acceleration and from locking on deceleration.
- Your goal is to stay in control and conquer the terrain smoothly and safely.
- Each obstacle along the route should be attempted as slowly as possible but as fast as necessary.
- Remember to put your vehicle in 4-wheel drive before you need it, and shift to low range early to reduce the strain on your vehicle.
- Whenever you are unsure of the surface, select low range.
- Never change gears in the middle of a water crossing, hills (ascent or descent), or sand crossing!
- Do not drive with your thumbs on the inside of the steering wheel, as the rough terrain could result in serious bruising or dislocation of your thumbs.
