1. Always know where you're going. Is it private land? If so, do you have permission to be on it and to use it the way you intend? National Forest land - does it allow the activities you plan? Check first before going.
2. Learn to use a map and compass. It's easier than you think to get lost in the woods while concentrating on your driving.
3. Never drive alone. Two vehicles together will not only give you back-up in case of an emergency, but one can pull the other out if you get stuck, and eventually you will.
4. Know your vehicle! Make sure it's fit to take off-road. Good tread on the tires is a must. Tie your mudflaps out of the way as they can get ripped off. Know how and when to change gears and how to use high and low range on your transfer case. Are your brakes good?
5. Carry some sort of recovery gear. A recovery strap, a hand saw, leather gloves and a few basic hand tools are a minimum. Take along extra clothes for bad weather. Never travel off road without a first-aid kit and know how to use it. Wear sturdy shoes. Boots are best.
6. Maintain a slow and steady pace; no faster than 15 miles per hour. No hot-dogging! Showing off only gets people hurt.
7. Know which side of the vehicle your differentials are on. Ground clearance is measured from this point. Pick your way ahead carefully, remembering that ground clearance increases if you can drive up over that rock with your tires instead of straddling it. Ease your vehicle down a drop. On a downhill slope use engine breaking to slow you down. Select 1st gear, low range and stay off the brakes! You'll maintain traction and steering.
8. Always use a guide for difficult sections. Get out and scout the way ahead. go around what you can't or won't go through. When using a guide remember they are in charge. Follow their hand signals. When crossing through water scout ahead for rocks/debris and maintain a steady pace.
 9. Take it slow. Stick to existing trails. Cause minimal impact and enjoy yourself.

 
1. Drive with your headlights on. This will alert other drivers that a convoy is present and will help members keep track of each other.
2. Always maintain visual contact with the vehicle behind you. This will keep the convoy from getting strung out and will ensure that no one gets left behind.
3. The pace is set by the slowest driver. If the vehicle behind you stops, find a safe place, stop and see if they need help. Never leave your vehicle running unattended.
4. Use your turn signals! If the convoy is to make a turn on to a side road, signal well in advance, make your turn, then proceed, always keeping track of those behind you. Give them plenty of time to make the turn and catch up.
5. If it is necessary to pull over, do so in an area large enough for everyone behind you to fit in.
6. When the convoy is ready to proceed, the last car in line should be the first to pull out, allowing those in front of them to come out in sequence so that other traffic will not become intermixed.
7. If it becomes necessary for you to stop the convoy, flash your headlights repeatedly to get the attention of those ahead (everyone should do the same) then slowly pull off the road at a safe place. If traveling with CB's or two-way radios, contact those ahead as to your intentions.
8. Lastly, but definitely not least, make sure that everyone understands where they are going. Use maps and good directions and follow the guidelines above so that no one gets lost and everyone has a good time.

The LRCVI Driving Rules are adopted with permission from the president of Florida Land Rover Club  June, 2009