Got this at ai.ORG
as posted by FReeMaN
http://www.autoindustriya.com/yabbse...y;threadid=925


Five Safety Tips When Taking Your Vehicle Off-Highway
by Bill Burke

It's 7 a.m., you hop in your sport utility vehicle, crank the starter, shift into gear and head out. The only thing is that your destination is right into the middle of traffic to the high-rise office, and not to the high-rise mountains! Like so many of us, the 4-wheel drive we bought usually only takes us to work and shopping, and our driving experience reflects that! When it is time to hit the trails and do some actual 4-wheeling, our skill level is hindered by lack of practice and the all too present level of fear--fear of damage, getting lost and getting stuck. These are real fears and have limiting consequences to the adventure called 4-wheeling. You could blunder along until something happens that turns you off to 4-wheeling, but it doesn't have to be like that. The learning curve and experience level do not need to include the damage, lost or stuck scenario!

4-wheeling is not always about big torque and horsepower, lockers and big 35's. IT IS ABOUT FINESSE. The other stuff helps some, but finesse is the first and most important thing to acquire! Here are some hints to help you out in this area. Of course, there is no substitute for taking a class or experiential trip with me!