Build a skill base
Whatever your purpose in training with OEX, our curriculum is designed to teach you both the science and the art of off-roading in three core areas: Driving, Recovery, and Repair.
Choose between our 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day classes depending on your goals and objectives. These courses are all open enrollment group classes. Our methodical approach to instruction and our purpose-built courses enable fast progression with limited down-time during training. Regardless of which class and training location you choose, the message will be the same: linear progress, method, repetition, and practice—leading to mastery.
Some of the topics covered in our training are:
- 5 Vehicle Systems™ - What they are and why they are important.
- Mechanical: 4×4 systems, AWD & lockers.
- Vehicle Familiarization - Vehicle setup and Bells & Whistles mastery: “What does that setting do?”
- Terrain negotiation - Wheel placement, hills, side slopes, ditches, moguls, moderate rock, and comprehensive spotting exercises.
- Manual vs. automatic transmission off-road and gear choice — Where, when, why?
- Recovery: Kinetic rope, inWinch & Hi-Lift jack.
- Field Expedient Repair: Trail repair instruction so your vehicle will start, run, roll, steer & stop.
- Trail etiquette: Responsibilities & Environment.
- Equipment Options & Vehicle Modifications.
How do the programs stack up?
Custom programs may include elements from all our single- and multi-day programs custom-tailored to fit your needs providing maximum seat-time.
For more information regarding cost, requirements, and scheduling opportunities please email private-training@overlandexperts.com or call us at: 860-873-9640
All of our group driving courses and programs are conducted in an environment limited to 12 students to provide for an effective student-to-instructor ratio and an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. All programs are also available for private training.
Upcoming off-road group training
Designed for you to train in your vehicle, you will receive a full day of foundation 4WD training. Our 1-Day Fundamentals Class is structured for those new to driving off-road...
Designed for you to train in your vehicle, you will receive a full day of foundation 4WD training. Our 1-Day Fundamentals Class is structured for those new to driving off-road...
Designed for you to train in your vehicle, you will receive a full day of foundation 4WD training. Our 1-Day Fundamentals Class is structured for those new to driving off-road...
Designed for you to train in your vehicle, you will receive a full day of foundation 4WD training. Our 1-Day Fundamentals Class is structured for those new to driving off-road...
Training locations
The original, purpose-built, in picturesque New England
Private training facility at the mecca of East Coast off-roading
An hour and a half from our Nation's Capital.
In the high desert southwest of Salt Lake City.
We go where you need us.
Do you use 4WD vehicles at work?
Do you drive off-road vehicles for a living? Are you looking to boost your team's efficiently? Check out out Industrial/military training pages and see how OEX can help your organization.
Attended their 2-day 101 and Recovery course...The team was incredibly knowledgeable and most importantly, were patient. I learned more in two days than I could have learned on my own. By the end of it, we were going over obstacles, climbs, and descents that I would have never considered. This was life experience for me and I hope to do it again.
Cisco V.
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