Driver Education Encouragement Program
The Southern Explorers Four Wheel Drive Club is endorsing the materials available via the 4WDSA Inc. Driver Education Unit.
The Reference Manual is a valuable source of knowledge for a 4WD owner/driver.
It is especially recommended for new members of the club and those wishing to upgrade their skills.
The 4WD Driving Checklist allows drivers to be assessed via an educational mentor program as well as a handy glovebox reference.
Both books available through the Club.
4WDSA Inc. Driving Checklist Contents
Perform Pre-departure Checks^
Change a Wheel on a 4WD Vehicle^
Downhill Stop/Controlled Forwards Descent – Auto. Gearbox
Uphill Stop/Controlled Reverse Descent – Auto. Gearbox
Downhill Stop/Controlled Forwards Descent – Man. Gearbox
Uphill Stop/Controlled Reverse Descent – Man. Gearbox
Driving Up an Incline
Driving Down an Decline
Driving a Winding Bush Track^
Driving Through a Muddy Terrain
Driving Through a Sandy Terrain^
Driving Through Water
Driving Across Rocky Terrain
Driving Across Sloping Terrain
Recover a 4WD Vehicle using Kinetic/Rope Strap(s)^
Recovering a Vehicle Using a Winch^
Using Recovery Boards^
Use a Hi-Lift Jack to Lift a Vehicle
^ SEFWDC Session Plan – Written & Available
Southern Explorer's Additional Materials*
Materials Developed
Know Your Car
Use UHF Radio Repeaters
Materials to be Developed
Planning a Trip
Convoy Procedures
Use UHF CB Radio in Convoy Procedures
Loading for safe travel
Towing trailers
Towing caravans
Reversing a trailer
Environmental code of conduct
Camping code of conduct
* Some of these materials are presented during meetings, others
are “as required” in small groups etc.