4×4 Drive and Basic Recovery
Our program is a non-accredited course designed to provide participants with the skills to drive and operate 4×4 vehicles safely. This includes the systematic, safe and efficient control of all of the vehicle functions.
There are no prerequisites for this program. However, participants should complete the E-Leaning module prior to attending the training day. Participants are required to hold a current Australian Driver’s License, together with the physical capacity to successfully complete the practical components of the course.
OVERVIEW
- E-Learning
• Introduction to 4WD
• Pre – Start checks for the vehicle
• Electronic Driving Aids
• Operating a 4WD vehicle
• Off road driving techniques
• Basic Recovery
• Knowledge Quiz - Practical
• Introduction to the vehicle
• Selection 4H and 4L
• Setting up for the journey – tyre pressures
• Approach and departure angles of the vehicles
• Driving in different terrains – adjusting tyre pressures
• Side Slopes
• Vehicle recovery items – hierarchy of recovery
• Different methods of recovery, using dig out, recovery tracks, towing with winch extension straps, snatch