Learn off-roading without even going outside

Here's a good place to learn some basic 4WD techniques without leaving the computer. The Jeep Channel on YouTube has heaps of stuff to do with the American brand, much of it pretty commercial, but scroll down the playlists on the right to Off-Road Tips and there's a series of short videos illustrating how to tackle various track conditions. It's a bit politically correct and experienced off-roaders may want to quibble about some points, but if I were starting out I'd have been glad I spent 15 minutes looking at the videos. Although Jeeps are used to demonstrate the techniques, there's nothing Jeep-specific about the advice.