Following are some of the topics and discussion
in the 4-Wheel Driving Training Course. The program
is participant-based. It covers concepts and activities
listed below.
Module One: Driver Attitude and Approach
Assess and enhance driver’s fitness
Assess, develop and enhance Driver’s attitude
towards safe driving
Develop various skills to control the vehicle
in Emergency situations
Demonstrate the safe driving approach to other
road users
Module Two: Vehicle Awareness
Study and understand your Vehicle
Identity major vehicle components
Understand the importance of tyres for safe
driving
Understand various 2WD & 4WD controls
and their utility
Module Three: Essential Equipment (4WD)
Identify essential equipment
Identify the relevant tool kit
Suitable selection of repair/spare parts kit
Selecting the appropriate recovery kit
Module Four: Vehicle Maintenance
Formulate a pre-departure checklist
Carry out regularly scheduled Vehicle checks
Plan
proper Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Module Five: Off-Road Driving Techniques
Operating 4WD vehicle in sand
Operating 4WD vehicle in rugged terrain
Operating 4WD vehicle over steep ascents and
descents
Safe
completion of vehicle stall recovery
Conduct a water crossing
Module Six: Recovery Techniques
Safely operating with Hi-Lift Jack, the Snatch-strap,
and winching tackle
Understand the safety precautions necessary
for recovery of vehicles, and demonstrate
hand signals
used
for recovery operations
Module Seven: Loads and Lashings
Safe
loading of vehicle
Correct positioning of loads on vehicle
Special knot techniques used to secure loads
Module Eight: Tips on Minor Breakdowns/ Repairs
Safe
mounting/change of Tyres
Various repairing procedures like fan belt
breakdown, radiator leakage, leaf spring breakdown
etc
