Drive and Recover a 4WD Vehicle – Low Range Bush Course
Bush and Sand Course 2017:
(Except for December) A 10% discount applies for bookings on both the Bush and 4WD Sand Course on the same weekend.
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Sept |
Oct | Nov | Dec |
9 & 10 Dec |
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| Public Bush Course (Saturdays) |
9 Sept |
28 Oct |
11 Nov |
Sand course only |
9 & 10 Dec are only for people who like to undertake both Bush and Sand courses, at a special 15% discount. |
| Public Sand Course (Sundays) |
10 Sept | 29 Oct | 12 Nov |
Fri 1st Dec |
2018 Public Bush and Sand Courses Dates:
A 10% discount applies for bookings on both the Bush and 4WD Sand Course on the same weekend.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Public Bush Course (Saturdays) | 6 Jan | 10 Feb | 10 Mar | 7 Apr | 12 May | 9 Jun | 7 Jul | 18 Aug | 15 Sept | 20 Oct | 17 Nov | 15 Dec |
| Public Sand Course (Sundays) |
7 Jan | 11 Feb | 11 Mar | 8 Apr | 13 May | 10 Jun | 8 Jul | 19 Aug | 16 Sept | 21 Oct | 18 Nov | 2 Dec
16 Dec |
This 4WD Low Range Bush Course is an investment in your future. It is our most popular course providing mechanical understanding of your off road capable vehicle, environment appreciation and correct driving techniques.
You will be provided with the knowledge, techniques and confidence for all essential areas of off road driving.
Understandably, to drive a 4WD or off road capable vehicle efficiently requires additional skill and knowledge. Poor driving habits in a four wheel drive vehicle can unknowingly increase your maintenance costs considerably the repercussions of which can be expensive, and at most life threatening.
The Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced techniques – bush terrain program is a full day Nationally Recognised Course for licensed drivers, which focuses on building effective techniques to safely operate a 4WD vehicle off road in difficult terrain.
This course can be readily tailored to suit individual clients’ specific requirements.
Description: This course covers the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate range, gears and techniques to drive a four wheel drive vehicle through and over different terrain and apply basic vehicle recovery techniques.
Aim: The aim of this course is to familiarise drivers of the key features, capabilities and limitations of their off road capable vehicle whilst developing a clear understanding of the correct and safe use of a 4WD vehicle in an off road situation, where protection of their passengers, the vehicle and the environment, can be demonstrated.
Teaching Elements
Theory
Functions of a 4WD vehicle (types of 4wd vehicles, basic knowledge on how a 4WD works and when to use high & low range),
Ground clearance, Tyres and tyre pressures,
Plan for minimal environmental impact,
Essential and emergency 4WD equipment.
Trip preparation.
Practical
Vehicle Inspection & pre-departure checks,
Vehicle blind areas, turning circle and drivers seating position,
Ground appreciation and wheel printing,
Use the features of a four-wheel drive vehicle to drive in a variety of bush terrain,
Ascents, descents, mud & water fording,
Emergency Stall/Start procedure,
Safe and correct use of a snatch strap and Maxtrax.
What happens on the day?
Times: 8.00am to 3.00 pm approximately.
The day is practical “hands on” with a gradual increase in degree of difficulty, as the day progresses.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your own 4WD with not less than half a tank of fuel. You are also welcome to bring your vehicle intended travelling weight.
Meals: Bring along a morning tea, light lunch (a sandwich is ideal) and adequate drinking water.
Chairs: Folding chair is optional.
Clothing: Outdoor attire, hat, covered footwear sunscreen. Wet weather equipment (just incase).
When:
Saturday – check the training dates below.
Corporate/group bookings, on request.
Training Areas:
Kurwongbah, North of Brisbane
Site specific, including Kogan, Mackay, Rockhampton, Cairns, for group bookings
Group bookings:
Site Specific, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Cairns, Newcastle
Numbers apply
Corporate or Group Bookings
We can plan and conduct group or corporate specific courses, on request. Please contact us for further information.
Includes:
Training Handbook.
Ongoing advice and support.
Partner is welcome to have a drive.
A 10% discount applies for bookings on both the Bush and Sand Course on the same weekend.
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