On steep sandy descents,don't brake, but accelerate your way out of a slide . Don't traverse a dune, drive straight up or down it and don't drive blindly over the top of one. The desert terrain is most easily judged when the sun is low or when the spot lights are placed high on your Landrover. If there's a sand storm, don't drive through just park the vehicle downwind and sit it out. Corrugations should always be driven over at the best speed to minimise vibration and if you drive on sand regularly, it would probably be wise to invest in a long handled shovel and sand ladders.



Driving Through Mud:

Making progress through mud depends ultimately on the tread on your tyres. The more aggressive your tread, the more likely you are to reach your destination. However even the most aggressive treads can't cope with wet clay. Turning the steering left and right will often find a bit more grip when progress is about to holt. Steady momentum is again the key to success, frequent gear changing and acceleration are not. You can lower tyre pressures by half, in the same way as driving on sand. Braking should be checked after driving deep mud. Remove mud from your vehicle to prolong chassis life. This is where pressure washers are useful!

Rock Crawling:

Usually, it's best with large rocks to hit them squarely as the most vunerable part of a tyre is the sidewall and you need to avoid cuts and scratches. Use slow steady progress in a low gear with your foot off the clutch pedal and with a manual gearbox, brake only if it's essential. Automatic gear boxes give less engine braking, so you'll probably have to brake gently on the down side of a rock. It's much easier to maintain a slow steady pace than to start off again after you've stalled the engine. Make sure you know where all your wheels are and where they are going to l be a few feet further on. Choose a route which avoids getting high-centred and if in doubt, get out and move a rock or pack smaller ones near it.

The Environment:

Remember that the Earth is here for everyone, not just for off-roaders, so why not care for the land you drive over. Don't use more aggressive tyres than is really necessary, lower your tyre pressures on fragile land and don't make new tracks, follow ones that exist already.

Four driven wheels are less damaging than two driven wheels because they spread the traction effort needed, but even so, don't travel in large groups and be aware of the interests of wildlife and other people.

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