Off Road Driving
Many employees are required to drive 4×4 vehicles on surfaces other that paved roads. Let our instructor(s) train your employees to use their assigned vehicle in a safe manner, understanding the capabilities of their vehicle. We offer a one day off road operations course and a one day recovery course.
The recovery course provides several methods to free a 4×4 vehicle that has lost traction.
Topics Include:
- Off road safety in a 4×4 Vehicle
- 4WD Theory
- Ascending and descending steep inclines
- Approach and departure angles
- Proper tire pressure
- Proper braking methods
- Handling weight transfer in an SUV/Truck
- Types of Terrain
- Recovery techniques – demonstrations
- Proper vehicle configuration
- Recovery equipment use and safety
- Spotting techniques