Not sure what your experience level is - I had never driven offroad before but I went out as a passanger a few times when I was starting to learn. Ultimatly, I find I learn best by doing but it was nice to get some one-on-one instruction from an experienced driver without having to worry if I was going to add damage to my Jeep. It also allows you to see some of the more difficult trails you can tackle later on without compromising your safety or your rig due to lack of experience.