Four Wheel Driving tips
if on doubt...then don't
- Make sure you take regular stops during the day – use points of interest for your morning, lunch or afternoon breaks
- Always keep the vehicle on the track, avoid driving over vegetated areas
- Always drive according to the road and weather conditions
- Drive within your limits and that of your vehicle – if you are in doubt then don’t, turn back or look for a safer alternative
- Always expect another vehicle to be coming towards you when approaching a bend in the road
- Make use of your vehicle’s park-brake whenever you stop and to assist with starting on slopes
- Observe all road rules and signs
- Travel outside the dust cloud of any vehicle in front of you
- When reversing, make sure you check behind your vehicle or get someone outside the vehicle to help guide you
If in doubt … then don’t!
