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Member Of The Australian 4 Wheel Drive Training Network
The GREAT OUTDOORS SMART-NT Feature
Water Crossing
Training Course Options
Snatch Strap Recovery
SMART-NT offers Three Course Options to improve both driver
skill and hazard assessment levels whilst driving a 4 Wheel Drive.

One Day Course
    8 HOURS (40%Theory - 60% Practical)
    (Emphasis On 4 Wheel Drive Operation/Recovery Techniques)

This option concentrates on the various uses, and more importantly, the limitations of using a 4 Wheel Drive whilst traversing various Off Road terrains. Included as part of the content is the safe use of various hazard recovery equipment.

Two Day Course
    16 HOURS (40%Theory - 60% Practical)
    (Emphasis On Dirt Roads & 4 Wheel Drive Operation/Recovery Techniques)

In addition to the Off Road content provided by Option One, this course also concentrates on the various techniques required to deal with dirt road driving. Whilst the techniques to counter the dangerous effects of vehicle oversteer, understeer and rollover issues are provided, the main emphasis is placed on prevention rather than cure/control.

Three Day Course
    24 HOURS (40%Theory - 60% Practical)
    (Emphasis On Bitumen, Dirt Roads & 4 Wheel Drive Operation/Recovery Techniques)

In addition to the content provided by Course Options One and Two, this course Option also addresses the requirements of surviving on suburban and highway road networks. A complete driver training course which will comprehensively address all aspects of driving a 4 Wheel Drive. Theory and practical sessions effectively address suburban, highway, dirt road driving and Off Road driving requirements.


COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES
  • # Current N.T. Traffic Legislation Requirements
  • # Dynamics Of A 4 Wheel Drive
  • # Driving Attitudes
  • # Defensive Driving Skills (Bitumen and/or Dirt)
  • # Collision Avoidance Techniques (Bitumen and/or Dirt)
  • # Emergency Braking Techniques (Bitumen and/or Dirt)
  • # Skid-Roll Over Avoidance\Control Techniques (Bitumen and/or Dirt)
  • # Use Of 4 Wheel Drive Recovery Equipment
  • # Solutions To Traversing Various 'Bush' Terrain
  • # Recovery Techniques
  • # Limitations Of 4 Wheel Drive Equipment
  • # Front Wheel Drive V's Rear Wheel Drive V's 4 Wheel Drive
Participant Information - Please Read Conditions
4 Wheel Drive MPEG Files - Click On This Link