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Negotiating a step, 4x4 off-road driving tips - BFGoodrich advice tyre
Negotiating a step:
Small steps (25cm/10") are best taken head on.
High steps (>25cm/>10") are best taken at an angle of 45°.
In all cases the steps are climbed in low ratio 1st gear.
Bring the front wheels right up against the step and apply power.
Once the front wheels are over the step, lift off the accelerator to bring the rear wheels against the step.
Apply sufficient power to bring the rear wheels over the step.
To go down, all steps are taken head on.
Control the descent inch by inch, using the brake.
