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Off Road Driving >> Useful Off Road Driving Tips

Published on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in


Steering

In really soft or muddy conditions the vehicle has virtually no steering effect, thus it can be difficult to know which way the wheels are pointing. So count the number of turns of the wheel you make in each direction. 

Steering Wheel

Don't rest your fingers through the steering wheel spokes, because sudden jolts fed back to the steering can wrench the wheel round and cause injury. 

Keep Items In the Cabin Secure
Tie big objects down, because once the vehicle assumes extreme angles these could fly around. Stow small items away, as in a steep descent they could get into the footwells and under the pedals. 

Braking

Remember you have much reduced braking on loose, gravel surfaces. Gentle pressure on the pedal gives more effective braking on this type of surface. 

Test The Brakes

Always test the brakes after passing through water - pressing the pedal gently for a few seconds while moving dries them out and restores efficiency. Tyres In really bad conditions partially deflating tyres can give you more grip - but make sure you have the means to re inflate them afterwards. 

Read The Handbook

Even if you know when and when not to engage 4WD and low ratio, the relevant section in the handbook may well give you extra useful information.
 

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