Definition of OHV
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are a particular class of vehicles built for off-road use. Most drivers save their OHVs for recreation in locations where ordinary vehicles cannot travel, while some can be driven on the road.
Going Somewhere Most Cars Can’t
You’ll need an OHV if you wish to travel to locations that are too far away to be reached by ordinary roads. An all-terrain vehicle, such as an ATV, is one of the most well-liked for quick excursions. These four-wheeled (but some have six or even eight wheels) open-air vehicles are very well-liked by hunters, ranchers, and even the military since they operate well in mud, sand, and snow and manage moderately steep rocky inclines.
Dune buggies are still favored by those who enjoy the sun and surf, while dirt bikes are an excellent alternative for exploring backcountry terrain (and testing their driving skills in wet sand).
If you plan to be gone for more than a few hours, you will need an enclosed car. Undoubtedly one of the most well-liked is the Jeep, whose rugged design and selection of four-wheel capabilities make it a top option for backcountry hikers, snowshoers, anglers, and campers. Automobile manufacturers, including Ford, Toyota, and Land Rover, make SUVs with off-road capabilities.
Excessive Off-Road
You might wish to join the growing number of individuals participating in rock crawling competitions if you want to test your off-highway expertise with something more complex than a gravel trail or a track made of snow. Rock crawling is a sport where participants put specially modified Jeeps, SUVs, and buggies through their paces, including “crawling” across boulder fields and inching up steep inclines (held in regions like Utah, Nevada, and Arizona where the sand is soft and the terrain is steep and rocky).
Regulations and Rules
If an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is going to be used on public lands, such as those under the Bureau of Land Management’s management, it usually needs to be registered (BLM). Although some of these locations are free to visit, some demand a fee from visitors.
A car may be able to travel off-road, but that doesn’t mean it should. Avoid straying from clearly marked off-road areas, as doing so could disturb delicate ecosystems. Responsible OHV users pack out what they pack in and try to leave their surroundings in as natural of a state as they can.