• Rules of the OFF Road

    Rules of the 4WD Road

    When four wheeling, there are a few rules of the 4WD road that will help make your trip more enjoyable. Though other four wheelers and outdoor recreationists may not follow these rules, if you do, you will be doing your part to make four wheeling more enjoyable for yourself and everyone else.

    Right of way:
    Who has the right of way?  It is usually the other mode of travel.  Remember that on a 4WD road you may meet people doing all other types of recreation.  A good rule of thumb is when a faster mode of travel over takes a slower mode, the slower mode should allow the faster mode of travel to pass safely at the first opportunity.  When meeting any mode of travel going in the opposite direction you should slow and insure a safe passage.

    If you meet a:

    Who has the right of way:

    What to do:


    Hiker

    going opposite directions - Vehicle

    Allow the Hiker to move to the side of the road before passing slowly.

    going the same direction - Vehicle

    Allow the Hiker to move to the side of the road before passing slowly. Do not crowd the Hiker.


    Mountain
    Biker

    going opposite directions - Mountain Biker

    Pull to the side to allow the Mountain Biker to pass safely.

    going the same direction - Vehicle

    Allow the rider to move to the side of the road before passing. Do not crowd the rider.


    Equestrian

    going opposite directions - Equestrian rider

    Pull to the side, stop your vehicle, and turn off the engine.

    going the same direction - Vehicle

    Allow the rider to move to the side of the road before passing. Do not crowd the rider.


    Motorcycle

    going opposite directions - Motorcycle

    Pull to the side to allow the Motorcycle to pass safely.

    going the same direction - Motorcycle

    Pull to the side at the first opportunity to allow the Motorcycle to pass safely.


    ATV

    going opposite directions - ATV

    Pull to the side to allow the ATV to pass safely.

    going the same direction - ATV

    Pull to the side at the first opportunity to allow the ATV to pass safely.


    4WD Vehicle

    going opposite directions - (depends)

    On a hill, the downhill vehicle should yield. On all other terrain, move to a wide enough place in the road to pass safely.  May require backing up.

    going the same direction - Faster vehicle

    Allow the faster vehicle to pass at the first opportunity.
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