| There are several driving techniques for off-road | | | | 1. it is best to be at an angle when approaching |
| travel. Whatever the type of terrain, you must | | | | obstacles so that one tire enters the ditch at a |
| always assure that your Jeep light bar is always | | | | time when crossing. So the other three tires are |
| functioning well. | | | | on solid ground to provide traction to get you |
| Below are more off-road driving tips: | | | | across. An entire axle could be useless if you |
| On sand, snow and mud | | | | enter squarely. |
| 1. Slightly deflate your tires when riding through | | | | 2. Before driving over large rocks, know whether |
| deep sand, snow or mud - this is to increase tire's | | | | building a ramp in front of and behind any rock |
| footprint and provide better traction. Though | | | | that has a steep approach and/or departure that |
| deflated tires decrease your ground clearance, | | | | could ground your vehicle is needed. |
| remember to re-inflate your tires before going | | | | 3. It is best to drive over an obstacle by placing |
| on-road. | | | | one tire on it, then gently driving over it, instead |
| 2. A steady pace should carry you through. | | | | of trying to take it down the center. This is |
| Maintain high speeds and use higher gears. Don't | | | | necessary since the underside of your truck has |
| spin tires, and don't stop unless you're out of the | | | | several fragile and vital components. |
| deep sand. Ease off the throttle (if the wheels | | | | On hills |
| start to spin) just a bit and allow the tires to slow | | | | 1. While approaching to a hill, don't just rush into it. |
| down and recover traction. | | | | Look it over, and anticipate the road might make |
| 3. Turn the steering wheel quickly from side to | | | | a sharp turn just when you can't see anything but |
| side in short strokes to allow the front tire walls | | | | your hood. |
| to find more grips. Do this if you lose traction and | | | | 2. Use as high a gear as the vehicle will pull |
| the vehicle is hardly moving. | | | | comfortably. The tires will spin if the selected gear |
| 4. Know where your front wheels are pointed at | | | | is too low. On the other hand, you will not have |
| all times, if muddy conditions force you to drive in | | | | enough power to climb the hill if it is too high. Lock |
| the trails. Even with wheels turned to the right or | | | | front hubs, and lock differentials if fitted. |
| left, your Jeep will follow the range. If a dry spot | | | | 3. To have a straight approach at the hill, line up |
| with the wheels turned is encountered, then the | | | | your Jeep. Keep the vehicle parallel with the slope |
| front wheels can regain traction and suddenly | | | | of the hill, as much as possible. |
| throw the vehicle out of the trails, thereby | | | | 4. Anticipate for a failed climb. |
| resulting in a loss of control and potential damage. | | | | 5. Turn off the engine when parking on a hill and |
| On rocks, logs and ditches | | | | leave it in gear with a manual transmission. |