Also known as graded highways, fire roads, and two tracks—don’t ask me why—dirt roads are an excellent path to follow if you’re after an amazing adventure. From afar, the road may appear relatively smooth, but you’ll be surprised by the number of potholes and rocks that are hidden in this path. What may appear like a smooth-sailing ride is actually a bump-filled and rockin’ adventure fit for daredevils.

But be wary of the potholes, rocks, and washouts found in the dirt path. After all, hitting them (at all or at a wrong angle) can instantly send your ride veering to the left or right. When debris flies from your tires, these rocks can also produce significant damage to your car.

For better grip (traction) and a slightly-smoother driving experience, consider airing down your tires by just a bit. Not low enough that a rock can hit your rim and damage it, but just enough for your tires to absorb the rough parts of your ride.

Driving haphazardly through dirt roads can also damage your suspension system if your vehicle isn’t prepared for this violent assault. What you can do is tune your vehicle or conduct some modifications to your suspension for better ride quality and suspension performance.

As for your speed, slow down to the comfortable level. It doesn’t have to be a crawling pace, but if the road conditions are that bad (or rad, depending on how you look at it), a crawl ain’t that bad.

If you’re following another vehicle, set a safe distance between you guys to prevent your vehicle from eating the other driver’s dust. Literally.

Pic from ModernOffRoader.com