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4x4 Guidelines For All Of The Newcomers To The Hobby
Congratulations on taking the plunge and renting or purchasing a four wheel drive for an amazing off-road adventure! As a beginner to the wonderful activity of 4wd, you'll fall into one of two camps - those who think they know it all already, and those who are entirely terrified and have no idea how to handle 'their' 4x4 safely, let alone get the best performance from it!
This post is for you, whichever side you fall; never be too proud or too petrified to learn, for your sake and also the sake of the riders and fellow off-roaders.
Speed & Momentum
If you hit a spot of difficulty Don't accelerate - it can easily land you into a worse position. Slow down and take it easy - this can help you to keep traction and the tires will perform for you instead of spinning aimlessly. Whenever you approach an obstacle, you need momentum. The strategy is to start off a little ways back to gain the momentum you need. This is a skill which you'll learn over time.
Limits
Don't try something new when you're out by yourself. Only test your limits when you're with more experienced drivers. Should you venture out alone, be sure your vehicle is really well equipped, including having a winch with a good winch rope that won't fail.
Mud
Make use of a pole to analyze a new mud hole for depth and softness. Remember a soft hole can end being difficult to escape! Drive into the mud pit with a little momentum and if you feel that you're becoming stuck shift the steering wheel right to left to gain traction. Once you've progressed as far forward as you are able to try to back out.
Glass
Keep the glass up to avoid a mud shower or a mouth full of dust.
Stuck
Should you be genuinely stuck, try letting a little air out of your tires for better traction and if you get out of the predicament, do remember to air them back up.
Stalling
If your vehicle stalls with your tail pipe below the water, get towed out and pull the spark plugs, turn over your motor, and reinstall the spark plugs, prior to restarting the motor again. A cylinder full of water can destroy an engine. While the spark plugs, are removed, however, the fluid may be safely ejected.
Obstacles
Proceed slowly over obstacles. If necessary, apply the parking brake a little for tension on the drive line to slow the vehicle enabling you to accelerate smoothly over the obstacle. If your vehicle has 4low, make use of it. Also, be prepared to take a winch cable if the obstacle is especially hard to get over.
Steering
Always hold the steering wheel with thumbs out when you're off-road. If you strike a huge bump or obstacle the wheel could spin too fast and hurt your thumbs. Keeping them out helps to avoid personal injury. Keep your hands and arms inside the truck to prevent accidents.
Tools And Spares
Keep the following with you:
A hi-lift jack
Steel wire
Spare tire and plug kit
Safety
Put on a seat belt
Do not travel alone
Have a cell phone on you
Don't drink alcohol when driving a car
Get back on the street before dark
Give fellow 4x4 drivers on the track plenty of space
Make certain to handle winch ropes very carefully so that you don't get metal slivers or have a cable failure
Respect
Respect the land, the other folks utilizing the trail and also the property owners.
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