OUTDOOR TREKS
& ADVENTURES SDN. BHD.
BASIC LEVEL OFF ROAD DRIVING
Objectives
of the training
Therefore it
is needful to have an off road skills training course so that drivers would
know:
- The
capabilities of their vehicles
- Know how
to drive off road
- How not
to get into trouble (e.g. stuck in sand or mud)
- Able to
recover their vehicle in case they do get stuck
- Drive in
a manner that is safe for everyone
Course
outline and duration
This is a 6
hour course which runs from 9am to 4 pm. Topics include:
- Is your
vehicle really FOUR wheel drive?
- Which
4X4?
- Basic
convoy rules
- Ascends
and descends
- Entry,
exit and humps
- Mud and
soft sand
- Water
crossing
- Cross
axle
- Recovery
(static, kinetic and winching)
- Safety
first
- The Basic
off road kit
Course
methodology
Instruction
would be given in theory, followed by practical demonstration. Those interested
may tryout their new found skills by overcoming obstacles under the guidance of
the instructors. A course handbook would be given to participants.
What do you
need to join the training:
- A
suitable 4 wheel drive vehicle
- Personal
interest and enthusiasm
- An
adventurous spirit
What else?
- A fee of
RM 150 per vehicle with TWO drivers is applicable for all registered participants.
-
Participants would be given an event T-shirt.
- Recovery
vehicles will be on hand should the need arise.
- All
participants are to sign a waiver.
For more
information, please contact:
Malcolm Jitam,
phone/fax: 082 362809, h/p: 012 8866
460
email:
borneo4x4@gmail.com (cut and paste email address, to
prevent spam)
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