Four Wheeling involves people-drivers, passengers and by-standers. These Safety

Recommendations are suggested to help in the protection of the people involved, both directly and in association with the vehicle.

1. No four-wheeling should be done on club runs without two or more vehicles taking part.

2. All passengers should be afforded the protection of roll bars. In the absence of a full cage roll bar, the windshield should be removed or latched down. (Especially applicable in sand dune areas.)

3. No standing in the vehicle while it is in motion.

4. Loose objects such as the passenger seats, tool box, ice chest and spare tire should be firmly secured.

5. Children should never be left alone in a vehicle. Be sure to remove the keys when the vehicle is parked or unoccupied.

6. Members should be responsible for his/her guests on club trips. Members should also be responsible for their own children and pets.

7. All persons should be kept safely away from vehicles engaged in hill climbs or when overcoming obstacles on the trail.

8. Select the proper gear for going down steep slopes. New drivers should be instructed in proper 4 Wheeling techniques by seasoned 4 Wheelers.

9. Dry your brakes immediately after passing through water to avoid brake failure and possible accident.

10. Avoid traveling on side hills if possible.

11. Don't tail gate, especially while on the trail.

12. Don't pull or tow anyone on sleds, racks, sheet metal or other material. (Especially in dune areas.)

13. Firearms should not be unnecessarily displayed within the camp area, and should be discharged only at a safe and prudent distance from campsite.

14. Citizen Band Radios are highly recommended, however, operators should abide by Federal Communications Commission rules. Don't let children play with the CB.

15. Excessive drinking and intoxication should be avoided. Persons who are intoxicated should not drive.

16. Ordinance Rule: Some wilderness areas have been used for military maneuvers and extreme caution should be used with respect to any unfamiliar objects encountered. DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE OBJECT IN ANY MANNER! Mark location of such object with a ribbon or some easily identifiable item, then NOTIFY the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Office or the Military. Return to the area so that you can direct the officers to the suspicious object.

17. Conserve the environment. ENJOY BUT DON'T DESTROY.