| Chances are if you are a Jeep owner you have been | | | | During your Off-Road Adventure |
| off-roading a time or two. The thrill and excitement | | | | 1. Make sure that you are well rested both physically |
| of pushing your Jeep to its max and seeing just what | | | | and mentally at the start of each off-roading journey. |
| it can do is something you just can't avoid. While | | | | 2. Wear a pair of high quality sunglasses to cut down |
| off-roading is fun and adrenaline pumping it is still a | | | | the glare from the sun while you're driving. |
| dangerous activity. | | | | 3. If it's possible, travel with another vehicle. If |
| While your Jeep is known for its off-road capabilities, | | | | something happens to your vehicle you have a way |
| its actual ability is dictated by the skill and preparation | | | | to get help. |
| of the driver and its occupants. Proper preparation | | | | 4. Don't be the sole driver. It's a good idea to share |
| can be help you have a safe and fantastic journey. | | | | the driving responsibilities in order to cut down on |
| So here are a few off-road safety tips to think | | | | driver fatigue. Take regular breaks throughout the |
| about before your next off-road adventure. | | | | day. |
| Before you Go | | | | 5. Make sure you know where the facilities are |
| 1. Let your friends and family know where you are | | | | located such as fuel, repairs, food, water, medical |
| going. If you are planning to off-road through a | | | | facilities and accommodations. |
| national park inform the park authorities of your | | | | 6. When leaving towns check your mileage. If you do |
| route, duration and the date you will begin. | | | | break down and need to call for help you will be able |
| 2. Understand that while you are taking your Jeep | | | | to tell them how far you are from the nearest town. |
| off-road, you will be without cell coverage more than | | | | A good thing to keep in mind is that you may not be |
| you will have it. So it would be a good idea to buy a | | | | alone during your off-road adventure. Wherever you |
| satellite radio, HF radio or a UHF radio and learn how | | | | go there are wild animals and natural elements to the |
| to use them. | | | | area. If it is your first time taking your Jeep off-road |
| 3. Put a good first aid kit together and make sure | | | | it is a good idea to take things slow until you get the |
| you know how everything works. | | | | feel for the ground beneath you. The most important |
| 4. Put together a good toolkit along with basic spare | | | | thing is to have fun. Your Jeep was built for |
| parts. Regardless if you know how to use any of it, | | | | enjoyment. |
| a passerby who stops to help just might. | | | | |