Offroad driving
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Offroad driving is driving off roads usable by ordinary cars. Often this means driving along dirt roads damaged by heavy rain, sometimes driving along mere tracks or (rarely) without any road whatsoever.
UnderstandOffroad can mean many different things. Some "offroad" cars are made for use on primitive roads and roads in bad shape due to neglect, while others are meant for "real" offroad, where the road is obviously bad.
Driving techniquesFor all challenging terrain described here: Switch on your 4x4! Most vehicles that call themselves 4x4s or off-road vehicles, have this capability switched off by default.
LearnThere are many places where one can receive advanced off-road driver training training. Most of the major off-road vehicle manufacturers offer courses on their own vehicles.
Recovery kitIt is highly recommended that you carry a recovery kit when travelling off-road.
Improvised repairsFirst check the cooling water level.) you will probably lose it again very soon. So you have to search the leakage. Check the tubes from and to the radiator, and the radiator itself.
Vehicle typesThe availability of diesel is better in developing countries.
Hiring a carMost companies require a minimum age to rent a car.
Organized toursOrganized tours are becoming quite popular. It ensures that there is at least one experienced driver in the group and that there is always someone to assist in recovery if a vehicle gets stuck.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Offroad driving" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Devkotlan Photography, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons