Introduction to 4×4 Techniques
Unlock the full potential of your 4WD with Khwela 4×4 Adventures’ Introduction to 4×4 Techniques. This comprehensive course focuses on safety and offers a perfect blend of theory and hands-on practical training. Start your day with an in-depth understanding of your vehicle’s features, including high and low range, traction aids, and ABS. Then, put theory into practice on natural trails, mastering ascents, descents, water crossings, and more, all under expert guidance. Ideal for beginners, this course ensures you gain the skills and confidence to tackle any off-road adventure safely.
Price:
R2500,00
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Description
Introduction to 4×4 Techniques
The emphasis is and will always be on SAFETY.
- ALL training is conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
- You should not incur any vehicle damage if you remain on existing tracks and listen and watch your instructor who is always on hand to assist/advise.
- Any questions are welcomed – more interaction results in more knowledge shared.
Program for the day:
8:30 – 9:00: Arrival and registration – coffee and rusks available.
9:00 – 10:00: Theory:
Understanding the features and workings of your 4WD vehicle
- Discussion about 4WD and reasons for purchase – work/leisure
- Basic layout and explanation of the 4WD systems
- Understanding when to use high range and low range
- Purpose of transfer case and working thereof
- Traction aids – Traction control, Diff locks, Crawl control etc
- Hill Decent Control
- Vehicle/Dynamic Stability Control
- ABS – Anti-lock brake system and purpose thereof
- Auto vs Manual use off-road
- Understanding tyres and tyre pressures
- Driving dynamics – correct way to approach and drive obstacles
eg: sand, mud, rocks ,water etc
- Vehicle dynamics – approach, crossover and departure angles
Active and passive safety features of your vehicle – pros and cons off-road
- Seating position
- Safety belts
- Airbags
- Cargo and loose equipment – including passengers
- Windows – open or shut and when?
10:30 – 10:45 Comfort break
10:45 – 14:30 Practical on track instruction
- Understanding hand signals
- Steering technique correction and execution
- Negotiating ascents and descents – includes gear selection, crawl mode etc
- Stall start or failed hill climb – manual vs auto
- Water crossing – prep and post
- Traction control vs diff-lock – advantages, disadvantages
- Cross axle articulation, side inclines, ditch crossing, rock driving
Practical driving on natural trail – here you learn to apply all the techniques we covered in a controlled environment.
15:00 – 17:00 Certification and social.
