Getting Started Off-Road Driving & Safety Clinic – 10/28/23 – SD Area

Description

Class Location: Borrego Springs, California

This clinic is specifically designed to meet the needs of novice off-highway drivers or someone with a bit of experience who is looking for a more complete understanding. In the class we will cover basic information about 4WD vehicles (just enough to understand what is going on). We will cover a lot of safety and environmental concerns. But the largest part of the class is driving technique to get you through a variety of terrain. A handout of the material covered is provided. Here is a list of items we will cover: Off Road Vehicles, How 4WD Works, Driving Technique, Safety, Pre Run Check, Survival & Peace of Mind Kits, Options & Accessories, Overview of options for getting unstuck, Post Trip maintenance, Trail Etiquette & Tread Lightly.

The class does not address vehicle build-up options and issues.

This class is a prerequisite for Getting Started Off-Road Driving – Day 2. 

The class will answer these questions and many more questions:

• How do you avoid damage to an expensive vehicle?
• What is the critical difference you need to understand about operation of 4WD systems?
• What do you need to avoid, when descending a steep Hill?
• What impact does an automatic transmission have on off-road driving?
• How can you improve your traction by 250%?
• How deep can you safely cross water?
• What is the most important safety item you can bring?
• What are 10 ways to effect vehicle recovery?

Each vehicle will receive a copy of Jim Allen’s Book “Four-Wheeler’s Bible”. Retail price on this book is $34.99. This 200 plus page book is chock full of color pictures to illustrate how it works, what to do, and what to avoid.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: To be prepared for safety and fun during this clinic, you must have at least the following (call us if you need help!):

• A street legal, insured, part-time 4WD vehicle with a two-speed low-range transfer case. (This means there’s an additional shift lever or knob that’s labeled 2H, 4H, 4L or a button labeled Center Differential Lock.)
• High-quality all-terrain (or mud terrain) tires in good condition with a full-size matching spare. (In almost all cases, these will be after-market tires – do your homework before you buy!)
• At least one recovery point (factory hook or welded eye) on the front and one on the rear.  (A factory-installed 2″ receiver on the rear is acceptable.)
• Rock sliders are recommended. As a minimum, remove running boards or side steps; they probably won’t survive the day.

All wheel drive vehicles that do not have a 2 speed transfer case are not appropriate for the class. Two examples of vehicles that are not appropriate for the class include Subaru Forester and the Honda Ridgeline.

You can expect some pin stripping on this day.

The class is about 4 hours of classroom and 4 hours of behind the wheel practice. Everyone has a lot of fun. It is a great way to learn about your vehicle and build confidence. The class is limited to 10 vehicles.

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Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not satisfied and do not feel you received good value for your money and time, send us an email explaining why and the full price of the class will be refunded, no questions asked.
You may keep all handouts as our apology.

Pricing
We charge per person including passengers since we feel everyone attending, riding, watching, etc. learns a great deal.
( Badlands Off-Road Adventures Terms & Policies )

Vehicles For Rent – Contact us for information on available vehicles for rent.

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