Off-roading in a seriously capable 4x4 can be as manly an endeavour as eating a cow raw, but when it all goes wrong it'll make any testosterone-fuelled man re-adjust his underwear. Thankfully, due to the internet and YouTube, nowadays these moments of totally failure or awesomeness are often captured on camera, so we can now sit back and enjoy the 10 most insane off road moments.
There's nothing much more exciting than watching talented drivers in off road cars, but when there's an accident, chances are it's going to be quite a biggie; as proven here with an RZR which decides to roll over about five or six times.
Getting stuck in some water is always tricky, but when you're in a seriously heavy truck which probably doesn't enjoy having its engine full of water, then you know you're in trouble. Thankfully, this driver knows that, when in trouble, give it more gas. And that's exactly what he does.
Fair play for getting out of this one.
What do you do if you've got a massive truck with tyres bigger and thicker than three HGVs put together? You build up speed and launch into a lake - obviously! As stupid as this video looks, it seems as if the truck is totally fine and is even capable of going for a little swim after the impact.
We rolled over... CELEBRATE!
Hill climbing and tackling a tough off road course is bloody difficult for any driver, but when you've got a Jeep with a very aggressive and determined driver behind the wheel, you know something epic is about to happen.
Thankfully, this video just goes to show how happy everyone can be - as long as nobody gets hurt.
"Hey, you're stuck, and it looks pretty dangerous; why don't we just go back?" "Nah, nah; don't be stupid; I got this".
Enjoy.
What could be worse than being seriously rubbish at off road driving when you're in the presence of several young kids who are filming your every mistake? Nothing. Nothing could be worse.
The young kids' commentary is hilarious.
Having 800bhp under your right foot can be dangerous, but in an off-roader, it's downright insane. Thankfully the driver of this truck was ok, but it just goes to show how wrong it can go.
Even the most sophisticated and expensive racing 4x4 off roaders can be tricky to drive sometimes - especially on sand. This point was proven with the Robby Gordon Trophy which fancied a going head over heels.
You've got to love the driver's sheer ambition with the speed he's carrying through this course; it was never going to end well. Seems like a pretty tough and forceful impact, too. It's probably one to forget, hey?
The Mitsubishi Pajero probably isn't the best 4x4 you can buy, but this guy takes that knowledge and basically just snubs it as rubbish and has a crack anyway. You can imagine the results. It's just all so embarrassing we almost feel bad for the guy.
So there you have it, some of the most insane off road moments for your enjoyment. It just goes to show how many people try their hand at off roading thinking it's easy but, clearly, it's anything but!
A huge thank you to Louis Rix, marketing director at Netcars.com for piecing this article together for us. Louis is an automotive enthusiast and loves 4x4 off-roading.
