The golden rules of off-road driving:

- Drive as slowly as possible and as fast as necessary.
- Know your vehicle's dimensions - height, weight, width, length, approach and departure angle,
  ramp angle and ground clearance.
- Avoid gear changes while negotiating difficult terrain.
- Drive on loose, wet surfaces as you would on ice.
- Be prepared to admit defeat. Back off and try again.
- Always keep both hands on the wheel even when reversing.
- Always tell someone where you are going and what route you plan to follow.

Off-road tips and hints:

- Whenever you can, walk the ground before you drive it.
- Never hook your thumbs inside the steering wheel, any kickback from the terrain could
  sprain or even break them.
- Be prepared to lift off the throttle at the top of the hill to prevent wheelspin.
- Always walk the water obstacles wearing boots and carrying a big stick for checking silt
  and underwater hollows. Better to get your feet wet than your vehicle stuck.
- A light foot and low gear will usually help you overcome soft or difficult ground conditions.