Off Roading can be a fantastic and exciting experience, but just as there are rules of the road in towns and cities, there are rules that apply to off roading. Most of these rules are designed to keep you safe and you can be sure that if you follow them it can only make your off roading experience more enjoyable. So follow these simple off roading rules and make sure that you stay safe while you have the time of your life.

• Stay right to avoid oncoming traffic. If there is only room for one vehicle to pass then it’s generally the more experienced driver who should give way – but use your common sense
• When two vehicles meet on a hill and there is no safe place to pull over then the vehicle going up the hill has the right of way.
• When driving your goal should be to have as little impact on the environment as possible
• Keep the driver’s side of the vehicle close to any obstacles when driving through, but don’t forget to keep an eye on the rest of the car.
• Heavily used tracks can cause your undercarriage to get stuck. Try driving with one wheel on the middle hump if you find this is happening.
• When driving in mud, snow or deep sand, deflate your tyres slightly, this will give them a greater surface area and therefore more grip. Don’t forget to re inflate them when you are finished.
• Approach obstacles such as ditches at an angle. That way one wheel can tackle the obstacle while the other three remain on solid ground.
• If you encounter large rocks or boulders then consider whether you will need to build a ramp in order to cross them
• Think about the kind of safety equipment you might need to take such as a self recovery winch
• If you know you will be in an area where there will be few other people about you may need equipment like this.

Remember to always consider your safety and the safety of your passengers and other road users when off roading to ensure that you have fantastic fun but remain safe.