Thread: Driver & Vehicle Awareness Day Sun 29th Oct

Originally Posted by IceFyre

I haven't spoken to SWIMBO about this yet but put me down for the day for 1.

How kid friendly is the day (2 boys - 7 & 9) ?

Hi IceFyre

Added to the list. Should be fairly kid friendly however I will confirm with Justin who's property we will be on. Kids would certainly need kept well away from all practical demonstrations including snatching winching etc, but then so will the adults.

Call me if you need to otherwise I will confirm back ASAP re. kids.

Aye, Mick

Hey Mick,

If it's not too late, can I book in my wife, Catherine for the Driver Awareness Program.

She hasn't ever driven the Disco, but she'd like to have a go.

Cheers
Paul

Originally Posted by Caveman

Hey Mick,

If it's not too late, can I book in my wife, Catherine for the Driver Awareness Program.

She hasn't ever driven the Disco, but she'd like to have a go.

Cheers
Paul

No probs, Catherine is booked in Paul, see you both on the day?

Aye, Mick

Confirming details, we have the following attending the DVAP on Sunday 29th October - full details below.
Please let me know of any changes ASAP so we can make arrangements.

DATE: Sunday 29th October
MEET: 8.45 – Tick inspection booth Kennedy Drive, Tweed.
TIME: 9am start
COST: $5 p/adult - GCLRO members, $10 p/adult - AULRO members to cover BBQ and tea etc - BYO cold drinks
CLASS: GREEN
UHF: Channel 33
TRIP LEADER: Dranged & Mick G
FORMAT: This will be a full day covering many aspects of 4x4 driving, safety and theory, topics include;
ADDITIONAL INFO: Children can come on the day if necessary although please be aware that this day is being held on private property and therefore all children are the responsibility of each parent(s)

THEORY

• GCLRO club safety guidlines & requirements
• Car preparation & basics checks before and after trips
• Basic under car orientation of different vehicles
• Differences in drive lines, mechanics, transmissions of various types and ages of cars
• General maintenance tips
• General advice on driving in certain conditions
• Tyre choices
• GCLRO club convoy & recovery procedure
• Use of radios on trips, in convoy and in general
• Trip Leading/Tail end charlie
• Trip equipment options

DRIVING/PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS

• Hill stall recovery
• Snatch recovery
• Cross axles driving
• Off camber driving
• Obsticle negotiation
• Demonstrations of various traction controls devices in operation
• Driving in convoy
• Electric & Hand winching examples
• Driving under external guidance and instruction

Time will dictate if we manage to cover all points above.

The above is an overview of what we will be covering on the day, however if anyone would like information or a practical demonstration on a particular type of driving scenario, please let me know and I will do my best to cover this on the day and perhaps even try and recreate an example……..unless you suggest snow diving of course!!

Happy as always to answer any questions anyone has before the day.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - Tentative
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel
6. Daryl
7. Bolts
8. LoadedDisco
9. antvc (Anthony)
10. killer (Michael)
11. IceFyre
12. Caveman & Catherine
13. Rob Goodale

Mate I should be there, moreso as a spectator, though may take the D3 for a little burl , also most likely with Sharlea and the bratskies. Will confirm by end of week,

Regards

Stevo

Originally Posted by stevo68

Mate I should be there, moreso as a spectator, though may take the D3 for a little burl , also most likely with Sharlea and the bratskies. Will confirm by end of week,

Regards

Stevo

No probs Stevo, hope to see you there and it would be good to use the D3 for some of our practical demos if we can, just the slow wheel travel bits etc

Count us in aswell Mr & Mrs NOZ and the 4 kids

Okay, people our list is full for this weekends DVAP.
Please remember to bring $5 p/adult for GCLRO members and $10 p/adult for AULRO members - kids under 14 are free. I suggest you bring sun hats & water for all, as we will be outside for most of the day.

Due to numbers we will look at splitting everyone up into 2 groups. Please arrive on time so we can decide on groups quickly as we have a lot to get through during the day.

We will aim to break for lunch at around 12noon and will provide a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, however please bring your own cold drinks.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - Tentative - D3
2. Stikman - D1
3. Nath & Shell - D2
4. Zakros - D1
5. FenianEel - D2
6. Daryl - Rangie
7. Bolts - D2
8. LoadedDisco - D2
9. antvc (Anthony) - 89 Rangie
10. killer (Michael)
11. IceFyre - D2
12. Caveman & Catherine - D1
13. Rob Goodale - Defender 90
14. Noz + Family - D1
15. 4wding (matt) - GU Patrol

Look forward to seeing you all on the day and let me know if there are any changes to the above list asap.

Aye, Mick