The annual Gulf Fun Drive is here again. Tomorrow, a convoy of 350 off-road vehicles will be flagged-off slicing through the desert sands of Liwa. For the six-hour drive, here are the dune rules to follow:
1. Do not lose sight of the car ahead of you in order to stay on course.
2. Follow the route notes.
3. Enter all GPS coordinates before you start.
4. Nervous riders may shut their eyes, especially while driving down steep slopes.
5. Don't do stunts such as 'doughnuts' on soft tires.
6. Don't attempt stunts on an incline.
7. When stuck in the sand, listen to the marshals and follow their advice.
8. Remeber, driving on a hot sand causes tyre pressure to go up.
9. If the vehicle is struggling in the softer sand then stop and reduce tyre pressure.
10. The correct tyre pressure is 15 to 16 psi.
11. Do not push the acceleration too much while negotiating slopes. The rear wheels may bounce up and down.
12. Drive in low gear instead of free wheeling on down slopes.
13. Do not touch the brakes, let the engine do the job.
14. Drive straight and not at an angle on slopes.
15. Enjoy romancing the desert!
1. Do not lose sight of the car ahead of you in order to stay on course.
2. Follow the route notes.
3. Enter all GPS coordinates before you start.
4. Nervous riders may shut their eyes, especially while driving down steep slopes.
5. Don't do stunts such as 'doughnuts' on soft tires.
6. Don't attempt stunts on an incline.
7. When stuck in the sand, listen to the marshals and follow their advice.
8. Remeber, driving on a hot sand causes tyre pressure to go up.
9. If the vehicle is struggling in the softer sand then stop and reduce tyre pressure.
10. The correct tyre pressure is 15 to 16 psi.
11. Do not push the acceleration too much while negotiating slopes. The rear wheels may bounce up and down.
12. Drive in low gear instead of free wheeling on down slopes.
13. Do not touch the brakes, let the engine do the job.
14. Drive straight and not at an angle on slopes.
15. Enjoy romancing the desert!
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