driving tips

Take it to the limit…movies and accepted wisdom that redlining your car extracts the last drop of oomph out of it do more harm than good. We explain why it’s bad to redline your engine.

Getting stuck while driving off-road when you’ve got mates around isn’t such a big deal. Here’s how to self-recover your 4×4 when bogged.

You rarely need this skill, but when you do need it, then you really need it… how to bump start a car.

You’ve probably heard or read something in a car review about torque steer, but what is it and does it actually matter? Torque steer explained…

Driving through water can be an intimidating experience for novices and experts alike. Here are our tips on how to handle water crossings.

There’s nothing like the elation of conquering a steep and difficult hillclimb but, as the saying goes, what goes up must come down. There are several things you need to know to make a safe steep descent  when off-roading.

Driving in steep, hilly country can be a challenge. With good preparation and the right vehicle knowledge, you might be surprised at just how capable you and your 4×4 can be.

It’s summer time and so tips on driving in fog might seem out of place but where I live fog often rolls in randomly… here’s how to drive to the conditions.

Remember your driving lessons? Don’t pass these golden oldies on to your kids:

Australia is a big country and there can often be incredibly long distances between towns, here’s how to stave off boredom if you’re driving alone.