Here are some brief pointers to help you across dirt tracks:
Kit
- Tyre pressure guage
- Tyre repair kit
- Tyres suitable for 4WD conditions
Tips: Driving
- Reduce tyre pressure to suit the conditions, increase traction and reduce chance of punctures.
- Adjust speed to match tyre pressure
- Expect the unexpected
- Engage 4WD on loose surfaces
- Use a slightly lower gear than normal
- In steep, slippery or difficult terrain engage low range 4WD
- Headlights on for visibility
- Don’t swerve for animals; slow down
- Slow down for oncoming vehicles, especially those with dust clouds
- When following another vehicle keep well back to avoid dust
- Expect other vehicles anywhere on the road
- Keep away from loose, gravelly parts of the road, follow defined wheel tracks