First time snow run
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JohnnyO
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In 4wd on snow, the front will want to go straighter than what you have the wheel turned for. It is easy for the front tires to break traction because they are steering as well as applying power. 4wd basically works by letting you power your way out of a problem. But if you are already going too fast....then suddenly you will have worse problems. 4x4's go better in snow than 2wd's but they don't really stop or turn any better than anything else. This is how some 4x4 drivers become overconfident and end up in the ditch.
54cj3b
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the soccer moms think their invincible cause they have a 4 wheel drive especially in the snow!!!
Ok back to the subject
Your 16 probably not much driving experience in snow
take it slow learn your jeeps every move handling acceleration deceleration braking ect
its very different on the white stuff
Ok back to the subject
Your 16 probably not much driving experience in snow
take it slow learn your jeeps every move handling acceleration deceleration braking ect
its very different on the white stuff
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83-cj-7=383-stroker
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take it slow but steady know when to use the skinny peddle and when ta use the brake but most of all have fun and be safe allso carry tow strap and a shovel just incase
Congratulations on getting your license and for having a Jeep! Excellent choice in a vehicle.:shades:
Learning to drive your Jeep in snow is just like learning to drive your Jeep in mud, sand, rock, and on the street. Here's a few thoughts for on the trail.
1. Follow behind someone else for the first few times out. Watch their track and how they handle a situation before you try. If they have experience and they have problems on something, you'll probably have the same problem, but at least you will anticipate it before it gets you.
2. Don't start up anything you are not absolutely sure you can get all the way up.:shock: Slipping backwards down a hill is a common cause of roll overs.:redface:
3. Slow and steady is usually the best approach.
4. Don't go down anything too steep or rugged to get back up unless you know for sure there is another (open) way out.
5. Don't drive where you can't see. Don't top a hill unless you know for sure what is on the other side.
6. Take a shovel and tow strap with you. Chains too, since even Jeeps are sometimes requried to put on chains.
7. Fresh snow may hide frozen tracks and ruts underneath. Your Jeep will want to follow those frozen tracks and ruts, so be prepared.
8. Take a blanket and some food and water with you every time you go offroad. It's a Jeep, not a miracle, and sometimes they get stuck meaning that you get stuck.
9. Jeeps are expensive to repair. So unless you have an endless supply of cash, you'll need to mow a lot of lawns to pay for a bent tie rod, punctured oil pan, etc.
10. Finally, the most important advice is to have a blast. You'll only be 16 once!
Learning to drive your Jeep in snow is just like learning to drive your Jeep in mud, sand, rock, and on the street. Here's a few thoughts for on the trail.
1. Follow behind someone else for the first few times out. Watch their track and how they handle a situation before you try. If they have experience and they have problems on something, you'll probably have the same problem, but at least you will anticipate it before it gets you.
2. Don't start up anything you are not absolutely sure you can get all the way up.:shock: Slipping backwards down a hill is a common cause of roll overs.:redface:
3. Slow and steady is usually the best approach.
4. Don't go down anything too steep or rugged to get back up unless you know for sure there is another (open) way out.
5. Don't drive where you can't see. Don't top a hill unless you know for sure what is on the other side.
6. Take a shovel and tow strap with you. Chains too, since even Jeeps are sometimes requried to put on chains.
7. Fresh snow may hide frozen tracks and ruts underneath. Your Jeep will want to follow those frozen tracks and ruts, so be prepared.
8. Take a blanket and some food and water with you every time you go offroad. It's a Jeep, not a miracle, and sometimes they get stuck meaning that you get stuck.
9. Jeeps are expensive to repair. So unless you have an endless supply of cash, you'll need to mow a lot of lawns to pay for a bent tie rod, punctured oil pan, etc.
10. Finally, the most important advice is to have a blast. You'll only be 16 once!
