Off-road driving classes

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.