HOW TO use the 4x4 vehicle effectively, for safe driving - OFF-ROAD GREECE

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As an avid 4 wheel driver, we are very keen to share our experiences and adventures. On this blog, we share all the things we learn about Off-Roading as we go.

Think rugged descents and deep wading are for experts? Think again. With good preparation and a bit of practice, anyone can off road. A 4WD vehicle is capable of more than you could ever imagine. It can carry you through almost any environment: thick forest, fiery desert, rugged mountain or frozen river.

HOW TO use the 4x4 vehicle effectively, for safe driving.

In these articles you will find basic information needed to operate a 4WD

Even if you are an experienced 4WD user, you will probably find some information in here you didn’t know or be reminded of something you may have forgotten.
In any event, please enjoy reading through these articles and learning or re-learning the benefits of driving a 4WD.

When venturing off road it’s important to drive as slow as possible and as fast as necessary, always try and make sure you operate the controls as smooth as possible.

Know your 4x4 vehicle

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Ditch crossing | 4x4 Offroad over a Ditch

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Driving in deep water | 4x4 Offroad terrain

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Driving in Mud | 4x4 Offroad terrain

DRIVING IN MUD In deep mud, you need steady momentum to carry you through. Driving through Muddy Soil4x4 OffRoad Terrain Only drive through shallow mud (the depth should not go above the center of the differential); remain on...

Driving on Sand | 4x4 Offroad terrain

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Driving on Rocks | 4x4 Offroad terrain

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Off-road snow & ice driving

DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE When off-road driving on icy surfaces use the highest gear possible for the conditions Driving on a Snowy Surface 4x4 OffRoad Terrain Driving technique is especially important when driving in...

Escape from a Turned-over Vehicle

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Winching Techniques

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