Driving in the desert requires two things: a driver with the right experience and a car with the right features. Some cars are appropriate for off-roading in some environments (like deserts) but not all, whereas other vehicles are more versatile and rugged. Some cars shouldn\u2019t be taken into the desert at all. No matter what car you drive, your vehicle has limits, and it\u2019s best to protect yourself by knowing them. Before you go into the desert, here are some things you should know about your vehicle:<\/p>\n
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a. How to select a gear setting:<\/strong><\/p>\n Different cars need to use different gears for different terrain. If you\u2019re moving downhill, you should always use first gear, but before you drive in the desert, develop an understanding of how each of your car\u2019s gear settings works. A solid knowledge of your gear settings will help you avoid and get out of slips and other situations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n b. The size, shape, and angles related to your car:<\/strong><\/p>\n You need to know your car\u2019s dimensions as well as the clearance in all the areas below your car and the angles at which your wheels relate to the ground (approach angle, break-over, and departure angle). These aspects of your vehicle will determine the kinds of obstacles you can drive over and around as well as the types of trees, overhanging rocks, etc. that your car can navigate underneath.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n c. You car\u2019s ability to drive through water:<\/strong><\/p>\n Different cars have different engines, and engine placement and design determines the depth of water through which you can drive your car. In order to plan for wet areas, even in the desert, you need to learn where the air intake and computer are in your engine. These will limit you when you need to \u201cwade\u201d through water in your vehicle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n d. Your four-wheel drive system:<\/strong><\/p>\n Not all four-wheel drive systems are created equal; in fact, your four-wheel drive can be one of your vehicle limits. Familiarize yourself with your car\u2019s capabilities and operations, and if you\u2019re unsure, talk to an expert who knows the make and model of your car.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n e. Anything in your owner\u2019s manual:<\/strong><\/p>\n Last but not least, read your owner\u2019s manual. This indispensable tool can help you figure out exactly what your car can and cannot do. It will also inform you about the safety features that come with your car and the kind of customizations you may be able to make.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you know your car inside and out, driving through the desert and any other off-road terrain will be fun and enjoyable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Driving in the desert requires two things: a driver with the right experience and a car with the right features. Some cars are appropriate for off-roading in some environments (like deserts) but not all, whereas other vehicles are more versatile and rugged. Some cars shouldn\u2019t be taken into the desert at all. No matter what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[291,289,290],"acf":{"country":["uae","kuwait","ksa","bahrain","qatar","oman"],"sub_title_for_this_post":"","youtube_video_identifier":"","excerpt_for_this_post":"","gallery":null},"yoast_head":"\n