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