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4x4 Professional Off-Road Driving
Duration: Two day
Details: integrated training and assessment course for a maximum of three people.
- Vehicle knowledge
- Emergency procedures, including jacking
- Pre-start checks and vehicle preparation
- Correct move-off and driving procedures
- Use of 4-wheel drive and other traction aids
- Vehicle positioning and route planning
- Driving in a variety of off-road situations
- Check prior to returning to the road.
4x4 Assessment and Corrective Training (experienced drivers)
Duration: One day
Details: Integrated training and assessment course for a maximum of three people.
[Covers all the above programme, delivered to meet the needs of experienced drivers.]
4x4 Recreational Off-Road Driving
Duration: One day
Details: Course for a maximum of three people.
- Principles of off-road driving
- Recognising safe environments for off-road vehicles
- Assessing ground conditions and route against own driving ability
- Safety checks and maintenance
- Driving in a variety of typical off-road conditions, including slopes, mud, water and obstacles
- The dangers of certain manoeuvres and why they should not be attempted.
