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Category: Driving Skills and Concepts

Damage Mitigation

  By Tom Severin October 14, 2011 May 31, 2017 2011 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Vehicle Upgrades

Of all the concerns expressed by my newer students, #1 is damage to a new or expensive vehicle. That’s understandable. You buy this special vehicle, then decide to take it off road. The last thing you want to see are marks and scratches. I understand how you feel. That first… Continue reading

10 Axioms of 4 Wheeling

  By Tom Severin June 20, 2011 May 24, 2017 2011 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know, Vehicle
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Four wheeling, like any other activity, has its rules and principles. During my 40-plus years in this sport, I have seen and experienced a lot. The following axioms flow from all the wisdom I have picked up from others I respect. My list is actually longer, but I trimmed it… Continue reading

What Causes Washboard Roads?

  By Tom Severin March 15, 2011 March 10, 2022 2011 Articles, 2014 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know

Ah, yes, another leisurely drive down a country road. You are motoring along peacefully until suddenly bump, bump, bump, bump. Crap. You have hit another patch of wash board road. You know, that aggravating, teeth-jarring pattern that shakes your steering wheel and beats the bejesus out of your suspension. Why… Continue reading

How to Survive in Your Vehicle Stuck in Snow

  By Tom Severin December 15, 2010 May 31, 2017 2010 Articles, Camping, Driving Skills and Concepts, Equipment, Safety

Winter has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means a hazardous situation awaits you nearly every time you get behind the wheel. You may know how to drive in snow, but do you know what to do if you were stuck in snow? Recently, drivers on I-90… Continue reading

Hold a Drivers’ Meeting Before Each Trip

  By Tom Severin November 17, 2010 May 24, 2017 2010 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Safety

Good communication can make or break a trip. It’s crucial that the message is understood as intended. The more individuals involved in a trip and the more often you change plans, the more opportunity for confusion. As trail leader, you should establish routine procedures to ensure your guests understand what… Continue reading

Respect Your Trailmates. Arrive Prepared.

  By Tom Severin June 12, 2010 May 24, 2017 2010 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Four-wheeling is often a team effort. Indeed, I always recommend that at least two vehicles go out each time. If you are part of a group, make sure to arrive fully prepared. Any deficiency causes delays – or worse – and affects the entire group. How to prepare for your… Continue reading

Meet At The Trailhead, And Caravan In From There

  By Tom Severin August 1, 2009 May 24, 2017 2009 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know

One of the cardinal rules of our hobby is that you always ride in groups. Never go off road alone. The extra vehicle(s) can be used to transport you out in case of an emergency, and can also be used for recovery and towing, even provide spare parts in a… Continue reading

Go Romping in the Snow This Winter

  By Tom Severin January 1, 2009 May 24, 2017 2009 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Safety

With the snow we’ve been getting in the mountains lately, a lot of four-wheelers are itching to fire up their vehicles and go plowing through the white stuff. Whether over Cajon Pass, through Big Bear area, or just to Grandma’s house, driving off road in snow is a lot of… Continue reading

No Need to get Spun Out over your Tires

  By Tom Severin August 15, 2008 May 25, 2022 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know, Vehicle Repair

Tires are some of the most important yet under-appreciated parts on a vehicle. Without them, we literally could not get around. Despite improvements in technology over the years, some 4WD owners still are very cautious when it comes to driving off road. An obvious sign is tires that aren’t aired… Continue reading

Good Driving Ethics Help Keep Trails Open For All

  By Tom Severin June 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Summer is here, and for many off-road enthusiasts, that means spending even more time on the numerous trails and paths available to us. This is a good time to review the code of ethics that all conscientious drivers live by. Sometimes we become a bit complacent, and forget the fundamentals… Continue reading

10 Safety Rules for Off-Road Driving

  By Tom Severin May 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know

Four-wheeling is one of the more exciting hobbies you can experience. Going off road opens your eyes to places you would not otherwise see. It also challenges you, as the terrain is far different from what you are accustomed to driving on. And you can find yourself in a remote… Continue reading

Don’t Lose Your Head While Recovering A Vehicle

  By Tom Severin March 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Safety, Things To Know

If there’s one maxim that applies to 4-wheeling regardless of where you ride and under what conditions it is this: There is no substitute for safety. In many instances the margin for error is slim. One of the more dangerous situations arises when a vehicle is stuck. Even if the… Continue reading

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