The three-day off-road driving class provides additional confidence-building time behind the wheel. By the end of this class, you will be driving better and going further than you ever imagined you could.
Building upon the skills learned on days one and two, you will have additional opportunities to test yourself and your vehicle as you continue to master the methods, techniques, and practices of off-road driving with the introduction of more challenging obstacles and scenarios. Our input will become less frequent as your own ability to read terrain becomes more precise and your confidence increases.
Along with the additional driving and recovery time, you will receive instruction in Field Expedient Repair (FER). Should you run into mechanical issues on the trail, this portion of the course will help you to diagnose and repair some of the most common on-trail breakdowns and mechanical issues.
- Continued practice of skills learned in days one and two.
- Field repair of the:
- — Drivetrain
- — Suspension & Steering
- — Brakes
- — Electrical System
- — Cooling System
- — Fuel System
- — Tires
Our group driving classes are limited to 12 students to provide for an effective student-to-instructor ratio, and an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.
How do the programs stack up?
- The 5 Vehicle Systems™ - What they are and why they are important.
- OEX Method – How proper wheel placement will allow you to safely navigate, hills, side slopes, ditches, moguls, and moderate rock.
- Pre-Drive vehicle check and preparation.
- Proper driver position, wheel grip, and steering management.
- Left foot braking techniques.
- The proper and safe way to descend and climb hills.
- Proper transmission and transfer case/center differential gear selection and choice.
- Correct spotting techniques and hand signals.
- Recovery introduction, equipment terminology, and proper selection.
- Know your vehicle – What to buy and modify and what not to.
- Everything covered in the 1-day class
- Continued practice of driving methods learned on Day One.
- Recovery, recovery, recovery!
- Static vs. Dynamic recovery techniques and scenarios.
- Towing and snatching (the KERR).
- The electric winch, its use, maintenance, and safety.
- Steel vs synthetic winch line.
- Single line and compound winch pulls with snatch pulley(s).
- The Hi-Lift Jack and it’s safe and proper use in a variety of scenarios.
- Everything covered in the 2-day class
- Continued practice of skills learned in days one and two.
- Field Repair of the:
- — Drivetrain
- — Suspension & Steering
- — Brakes
- — Electrical System
- — Cooling System
- — Fuel System
- — Tires
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 info@overlandexperts.com or call us at: 860-873-9640
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The course was very effective. Its effectiveness was a function of an excellent lesson plan incorporating both theory and practical seat time, written instruction materials I could retain for future reference, very knowledgeable and capable instructors, and access to vehicles and terrain necessary for real hands-on learning.
Paul L.
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