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Driving Tips For All Types Terrain -Mud, Sand, Rocks, Water, Ice, Snow

The best tips for advanced off road drivers and ATV riders who aim to conquer all things muddy, sandy, slippery, snowy, icy, wet, and rocky. Plus, great 4-wheeling up & down hill driving and turning techniques. Tricks from the experts on how to maneuver your 4x4 truck, 4WD SUV, or quad ATV over virtually any type of terrain, and how to maintain control on any surface.
Tips For All Types of Terrain
Off road driving is a game of finesse, here's how to turn basic offroad driving into an art form. Included are tips for riding through tight spots; riding through deep ruts; riding through sand, snow, or mud; riding over rocks, logs, ditches, and obstacles; climbing hills; descending hills on failed climbs; descending hills on successful climbs; and riding through water.
Meeting The Challenge On An ATV
Some of the most common trail conditions and situations, along with techniques on how to handle each one, including: mud, hills and off-camber trails.
Terrain Differences Explained
A thorough discussion of driving techniques required for the different terrains: rocky tracks, gullies, ridges, badly rutted tracks, mud (even salt pan mud), river crossings, ice, snow, sand, deserts, and dunes.
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