There is no need to drive off road. However, with some people there's a WANT. Why? I guess out of curiousity and adverturousness.
I was in a crazy mood last tuesday, and went off-road in my Dodge Neon, but I didn't see a TRENCH about two feet coming up, my left wheels went down it, me and my friend were screaming and cursing. Fortunately, we didn't get stuck or cause any damage to my tires or car. I think I learned my lesson.