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Is the steep ascent with the vehicle more dangerous or the steep descent more dangerous?

“Whether with your private or off-road vehicle, do you think the steep ascent is more dangerous, or is it more dangerous to go down a steep ramp ?”

: Before this article, I recommend you to read our article on “ Off-road and balance ”.

Who knows, knows. We bring up the issue again for those who do not know and are not sure. Otherwise, these issues were discussed 30 years ago.

What are the risks;

What are the Risks of Off Road Vehicles on Steep Ramps?

Straight somersault, backflip, side somersault .

Flat somersault:

This can happen if the descent is very steep, if the vehicle is short chassis, if you are descending with excessive braking. To get rid of it, you have to gasp and go. If the conditions are not suitable, your gassing may pose other risks. You may not be able to do this on a long steep ramp. On a short ramp descent, you can gas up and straighten yourself out.
My suggestion is not to make long steep descents with short chassis off road vehicles.

Backflip :


If the ascent is too steep, if the vehicle is strong enough, if the tires are holding enough road, the vehicle will tend to overturn. This situation occurs mostly in short chassis vehicles. In order to escape, it is necessary to put the reverse gear in a very short time and stabilize the vehicle again.
My suggestion is not to make very steep climbs with short chassis off road vehicles.

Side somersault:


It occurs when the control is more difficult and the direction of the vehicle cannot be controlled due to both piloting and ground conditions. We can evaluate it in 3 categories.

What are the Risks of somersaults on steep descents and ascents with an Off Road Vehicle? Important Considerations for 4×4 Vehicles on Steep Ramps

Stupid sideflip:
If you try to maneuver to stop and turn on a steep slope, you may somersault if the slope is dangerous. The only way to avoid this situation is to be smart while driving off-road.

Conclusion and recommendations:
The steep ascent is definitely more dangerous. The danger is that if the ascent is not achievable, lowering the vehicle back down the ramp is difficult and more uncontrollable.
If possible, complete the steep ascent in one go.
On the descent, try to lower the vehicle by walking without slipping. If the vehicle is walking, it can be controlled by the steering wheel. If possible, start at low revs and in a low gear, try to control with engine compression instead of braking, in this case be aware that you may need to step on the gas a little. The brake can cause the tires to lock and slip and lose control.

Side somersault on exit:
If the vehicle stays on the ramp due to inability to hold the road, piling up, excitement, etc., and if it cannot maintain its position when stopped and slides uncontrollably, a side roll may occur. When the vehicle is sliding backwards uncontrollably, the vehicle should be tried to go downhill by walking rather than sliding, and the steering wheel should be used carefully to ensure this. The difficulty is that if you do not know the direction of the steering wheel at the moment of falling into this position, it may be too late until you find the right direction when you back the car. Until you understand the situation, you can reach the point of no return. In addition, this process, which must be done with sudden decisions and correctly, is easier when going forward, but not so easy when going backwards.


My suggestion is not to make long steep descents with short chassis vehicles. Backflip :
If the ascent is too steep, if the vehicle is strong enough, if the tires are holding enough road, the vehicle will tend to overturn. This situation occurs mostly in short chassis vehicles. In order to escape, it is necessary to put the reverse gear in a very short time and stabilize the vehicle again.
My suggestion is not to make very steep ascents with short chassis vehicles. Side somersault:
It occurs when the control is more difficult and the direction of the vehicle cannot be controlled due to both piloting and ground conditions. We can evaluate it in 3 categories.

Don’t drive loose.
Make sure to set your eyes on a route for gassing, just in case you need it on the descents.
Especially on the steep Ascent, do not try to take precautions halfway. Activate all mechanical possibilities of the vehicle before the start of the ascent. Don’t try to do anything halfway that will help you keep the exit uninterrupted, just start over.
Never perform a turning maneuver on a ramp.
Do not make very steep ascents or descents with short chassis vehicles. Regards, Love

Side somersault on descent:
If the tires do not hold the road and the tire rotation speed cannot adapt to the vehicle speed due to braking or engine braking, the vehicle may roll over because you cannot control it. To avoid this situation, it is necessary to accelerate the vehicle to steerable speed with the steering wheel. That is, up to the speed at which the vehicle can go without slipping on the tires. You have to control it by driving the vehicle. Otherwise, your job is up to Allah. I would like to touch on the subject of skating a little here. The rule of thumb is, if there is skid, there is no grip. Skating occurs in two different ways as positive and negative skid. There is a synchronization between the rotation speed of the tires and the walking speed of the vehicle. If you step on the gas suddenly on loose ground, this balance is disturbed and the vehicle will spin positively. If you reduce the tire rotation speed with both engine braking and normal braking on a slippery surface while the vehicle is traveling at a relatively high speed, this synchronization will be broken again and negative skid will be experienced. It is common when descending at low rpm and low gear, on loose or slippery steep surfaces.

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