Sand Driving
Don’t turn on dunes or drive on side slopes
Minimise sharp turns
Stay off vegetated areas
Be gentle on your brakes
Stop at the top of sand dunes
Keep speeds down
Drive above the high tide mark, except for on a run out tide
Use your blinds to indicate your intentions to oncoming vehicles
Re inflate your tyres before getting back onto the bitumen.

Dirt Road Driving
Adjust tyre pressures
Avoid travel at sunset and early morning
Expect the unexpected

Steep Inclines
Assess the track before driving it
Ask yourself whether you and your 4WD are able to make it
Lower tyre pressures
Engage traction aids
Select second or first gear in manuals and “D’ for autos
Resist the temptation to turn on a hill
Learn and practice stall recoveries

Steep Downhill Terrain
Get out and ‘have a look’
Lower tyre pressures
Minimise braking where possible
Do not turn around on the steep hill
Consider your escape route
Chock your wheels if stopping mid hill
Water Crossings
Walk the crossing first
Know the location of your air intake
Spray vulnerable components with a water dispersant
Maintain a bow wave during the crossing
Stop at the exit to let water drain away.

Rock Climbing
Engage first gear low range
Lower tyre pressures
Use a guide in tough spots
Know the location of your underbody components

Mud Driving
Select low range
Lower tyre pressures
Keep up momentum
Stick to wheel ruts

Basics not to leave home without:
Tyre gauge & compressor
Basic recovery kit
Winch
Snatch strap and rated bow shackles
Long handed shovel
Plug repair kit for tubeless tyres
A second spare (if traveling in remote areas)

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