USEFUL OFF-ROAD DRIVING TECHNIQUES

That is a fair question! Isn’t the normal practice to brake with the right foot?

ACTUALLY, NO!!

Left foot braking is a technique that is widely used and a very good skill to have, whether one is maneuvering in a carpark, enjoying a drive through windy roads in the hills, or when four-wheel

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driving. Here I’ll restrict the topic of left foot braking to off-road driving only since we are a 4WD Club. There is plenty of information online concerning the benefits of left-foot braking for driving on the road. What is Left Foot Braking? Simply put, it is when one brakes with the left foot instead of using one’s right foot. Click on the image before for Nena Barlow to tell you more about it.

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At SAFETREK we can demonstrate the functions of your vehicle and its capabilities. We will instruct you on how to handle your vehicle in all conditions confidently with minimal impact to the environment, yourself or the vehicle.

Hi Jim, We just went on our first 4wd trip at Mt Disappointment and had a blast! As you probably saw, I was utterly terrified of that track before your course and refused to drive it. Now I’ve done a bunch of stall starts on hills (practicing rather than necessity), and navigated a bunch of bogs and tight squeezes. I wouldn’t let M drive because I was having fun... and I’m actually pretty good at it (albeit slow). So, thank you for your gentle guidance and encouragement that helped me gain confidence and overcome a big fear. Warmest regards - E

re High Country Course Good morning Jim, I just wanted to thank you for a great weekend in the high country. Once again, I have learned a lot about what my car can do but I can’t get over what beautiful country we passed through. I can’t wait to go and see some more of it. Thank you again and please look after yourself. Regards -R Hi Jim, I need to thank you and the team for an amazing week end!! Your knowledge and expertise are invaluable and gave me the confidence to take on the high country. Your training and direction 10% OFF on the advanced beginner courses and have given me the experience "We just spent three wonderful days in Robe SA undertaking the Sand and confidence to plan out Driving course with Jim, Di, Kim, Brett and a great group of participants. and prepare for our own The course was very professionally conducted and very informative. I don’t future trips. believe that any of the participants would have come away without a huge I still can’t believe that I was boost in confidence in themselves and their motor vehicle. able to experience Victorian I have previously undertaken the Basic 4x4 course with Jim prior to high country with a stock departing on a 6 months odyssey around Australia. The skills that I learnt standard 2015 Toyota from Jim were invaluable in some of the situations that I found myself in. hilux... I am now hoping to undertake the High Country 4x4course in April. Using I am truly grateful to have the other 2 courses completed as a yardstick this one should be a real met you. buzz. All the best to you all I would highly recommend Safetrek to anyone that is looking to improve I’ll see you on the next their off road driving skills in a safe, professional and inclusive course. environment. " Cheers, - Bruce Tim.

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