dont drive into water unless you know how deep it is
dont cross fast flowing water thats deep
dont drive (single vehicle) somewhere you are likely to have a problem
if you cant stand on it, then its unlikely to take the weight of your vehicle
always have an escape route
dont drive flat out into a green wall when you havent got a clue whats coming next
dont drive something loud and offensive in the countryside - its not impressive, it hacks everyone off
drive with consideration to other traffic (moose, walkers, tank transporters, atvs, mushroom pickers, large logging trucks)
never drive under the influence of a Finnish dwarf
erm.... ahh... hat, coat, slink out of side door........
in all seriousness, it cant hurt to join a club, meet people, watch, ask, learn