The Ultimate Off-Road Driver's Guide

The Ultimate Off-Road Driver's Guide
Author: Dave Logan
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-03-23
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 161325699X

When you take your four-wheel-drive (4WD) truck or SUV off-road, there is a whole new world to see and experience. The off-road community is huge and welcoming, and there are lifestyle shows to attend and trail-driving events to experience. With seat time and practice, your technical skills will improve. However, do you really want to head into the forest blindfolded? Driving off-road requires much more attention, skills, discipline, and preparation than merely driving around obstacles. Being fully armed with information regarding the most updated techniques is critical for today’s motorized off-road driving enthusiast. The Ultimate Off-Road Driver's Guide covers topics about what to bring along for a trail ride and how to interact with other trail users. This book covers the various 4WD systems and how they work, how to drive on various terrain (mud, sand, snow, and rocks), and what to do when encountering each of those elements. An entire chapter is devoted to getting unstuck. Covered also are ways to communicate when you lose cellular phone coverage as well as navigation options so that you don’t end up lost and on the local news channel. This book is mandatory preparation for your off-road toolbox!

Off-Road Driving Manual

Off-Road Driving Manual
Author: Vince Cobley
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780857333735

This extensively illustrated step-by-step manual, written by two renowned experts, is aimed at all drivers wishing to learn to drive safely and successfully off-road, whether for the occasional trip across a field or to prepare for an off-road expedition in a remote part of the world. The down-to-earth text, supported by numerous graphics and illustrations, will appeal equally to those with no previous off-road driving experience as well as those wishing to develop existing skills to a higher level.

The Four-Wheeler's Bible

The Four-Wheeler's Bible
Author: Jim Allen
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760368066

If you have a hankering for the sand and mud, this thoroughly updated edition of The Four-Wheeler's Bible is your ultimate resource for overland adventures, both close to home and farther afield. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a four-wheeling novice, you will find the information you need to maximize your enjoyment of your next off-road excursion. Author and four-wheeling experts Jim Allen and James Weber begin with a primer on emergency preparedness before combing through all considerations you should take aboard, from trail etiquette to the latest technologies. Allen and Weber explain the concepts of four-wheel-drive systems in easy-to-understand terms and go on to suggest modifications to make off-road rigs more capable, comfortable, and dependable for intended application. This third edition is completely redesigned and updated to offer explanations of the latest electronic GPS and communications gadgetry, advice and techniques for planning and negotiating overland routes, and updates for new off-road vehicles that will help you get the most from your four-wheeling experience. With you machine up to snuff, you will be ready to hit the trails. Allen and Weber demonstrate the correct way to handle countless common off-road situations. And because everyone makes a mistake eventually, they also show how to get out of a variety of sticky situations. There’s more to the four-wheeling experience than modifying and driving a vehicle, and the authors leave no rock unturned, ensuring that you are equipped to handle nearly any trip, no matter how far into the wilderness you choose to venture. The Four Wheeler’s Bible is an indispensable piece of gear if you're planning to hit the trails!

Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Ultimate Off-road Adventure Guide

Ivan
Author: Ivan Stewart
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 9780760329269

Written by the undisputed king of off-road racing, Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, and packed with entertaining personal anecdotes and priceless tips and advice, this guide tells readers everything they need to know to plan and embark on their own off-road adventures. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience driving some of the toughest, most rugged and remote terrain imaginable, Stewart has plenty to tell anyone interested in going off-road--whether for the first or the 100th time. From preparing and packing to handling a 4x4 in all off-road conditions to finding the perfect destination, his guide covers virtually every question that might come up. And along with expert advice, Stewart serves up personal anecdotes that are often as instructive as they are fun to read. His book is in fact the ultimate guide, one that no off-road adventurer will want to be without.

Essential Off-road RC Racer's Guide

Essential Off-road RC Racer's Guide
Author: Dave B. Stevens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780648581147

A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.

Speed Secrets

Speed Secrets
Author: Ross Bentley
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1998-08-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1610600010

Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

Four-Wheeler's Bible

Four-Wheeler's Bible
Author: Jim Allen
Publisher: MotorBooks International
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Four-wheel drive vehicles
ISBN: 9781616730888

The Four-Wheeler's Bible

The Four-Wheeler's Bible
Author: Jim Allen
Publisher: Motorbooks Workshop
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2021-06
Genre: SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN: 0760368058

This thoroughly updated edition of The Four-Wheeler's Bible is the ultimate resource for those with a hankering for the sand and mud, whether they plan to stick close to home or venture farther afield.

New Driver's Guide to Things to NOT Crash Into

New Driver's Guide to Things to NOT Crash Into
Author: Len Dodykavis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2018-11-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781731025722

Updated and revised for 2019! Do you know someone who will soon be getting or has recently obtained their driver's license that makes you think twice about going out on the road? Maybe a friend or family member who is a notoriously bad driver who is constantly getting into car accidents? This gag driver's education book is the perfect way to tell them that you care and secretly fear them. In the New Driver's Guide to Things to NOT Crash Into, we focus on some very basic driving fundamentals, such as: What is a car? What are those round things at the bottom Where does it belong? In the second portion of the book we walk through dozens of examples of people, places and things that should not be crashed into at any time. We also take care to sarcastically explain reasons why these items are firmly on the DO NOT CRASH INTO list. Some practical examples for newly licensed drivers are: People Other cars Trees Houses Icebergs Mountains Creepy Garden Gnomes And many more! Pick up a copy for new driver in your family or circle of friends who will appreciate a good gag book and get a few good laughs as they learn to become safe and responsible drivers.

How to Drive

How to Drive
Author: Ben Collins
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1452154104

Here's the ultimate guide to being the best—and safest—driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a learner's permit. Former Top Gear Stig and professional driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous for racing in the Le Mans series and NASCAR, piloting the Batmobile, and dodging bullets with James Bond. Refined over thousands of hours of elite-level performance in the physics of driving, his philosophy results in greater control and safer, more efficient and fun driving for all skill levels.