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HELPFUL TIPS FOR DRIVING IN Consejos Útiles para Manejar
THE SAND OFF ROADING PLAYA STYLE en la Arena AL ESTILO OFF ROADING
L
iving in Panama there
are fewer rules to the
road and fewer roads
to be ruled. Living in the playa
communities some times to
get to where you are going
driving on sand is unavoidable. Driving on sand can be
hard on your car and difficult if
you do not have the right
vehicle. However, it can also
be a lot of fun if you do! If you
happen to drive on sand, here
are some things to keep in
mind:
1. Know your vehicle well. A
true 4x4 with selectable high
and low gear ranges is the
best option for any off-roading
and highly recommended.
You should not attempt to
drive in sand or on the beach
with a 2-wheel drive vehicle
and should be very careful if
using an AWD (all wheel drive)
vehicle. AWD is not the same
as 4x4.
2. Be prepared and do not go
at it alone. Pack tow straps
and go driving on the sand
with friends in another well
equip vehicle. A small shovel
or trowel can be very useful for
digging out a path for your
tires should you get stuck.
Also have a proper jack/lift
and a large enough piece of
wood on which to stabilize it if
you should need to use it.
3. Tire pressure is key. Lowering your tire pressure creates
more surface area, making it
easier for the tires to get
traction in soft sand. Carrying
a tire gauge will help tremendously with this. Low \