Thread: 4WD Training Courses in Victoria

Hi Ron,

There are a few commercially run courses, but I think the best value is join the Landrover Owners Club of Victoria (LROCV).
The membership fee and the small additional payment to attend driver training will be about the same as doing a commercially run course, but you have the advantage of being trained by Landrover drivers. If you want your better half to do the training too (as mine did) then you will definitely be ahead compared to paying for 2 people to do a commercial course.
The training courses are usually run out at the Werribee 4WD ground, so its a controlled environment.

The club has also run dedicated D3 days in the past (just club trip - not a dedicated driver training day), and I'd expect a similar thing would happen for the D4.

Having the missus do the driver training is well worthwhile. Mine was also a white knuckle job over about 10* slope, but she completed driver training and is quite comfortable now. Its also good to know that if something happens and you're not capable of driving that your partner is capable/confident to do it.

Steve

I second the LROCV courses. Our club runs courses in conjunction with them out at Werribee.

Originally Posted by steveG

The club has also run dedicated D3 days in the past (just club trip - not a dedicated driver training day), and I'd expect a similar thing would happen for the D4.

you expect right ;-)

except it'll be D3 & D4 mixed.

Hi Ron,

I thoroughly endorse the notion of getting the wife to do a 4WD course. Some years ago I was a member of the Toyota LandCruiser Club (with my Pajero no less) and to become full members of the club my wife and I had to do a driving course.

We had one night or two night's of theory followed by a weekend of practical training. The practical weekend was Day one involved Recovery Techniques (RT) and Day 2 was Driving Techniques (DT). The instructors split us up and I did RT while she did DT then we swapped activities. It was a fabulous weekend. We both learned lots and my wife gained great confidence with the vehicle. I still get teased by her because when I did the DT day a large rock leaped up out of a dry creek-bed I was driving up and attacked the car. Of course she negotiated the same creek-bed the day before without a scratch! It was also a TAFE accredited course. I had to let my membership in the club lapse due to work commitments.

Since the course my wife has driven the Pajero very well in the ensuing 5 years no problems at all. She also drives when we tow our van although she is not too keen on this aspect.

As to the D4 I was told my dealer sometimes has a familiarisation day but I haven't heard anything about this. I would love to do a driver training activity with the D4 in Sydney. If anyone has any suggestions they would be welcome.

Cheers

George

Hi George,

Um, Landcruiser club in a Pajero? Did you get much derision when you rocked up to field days or trips?

My last 4wd training course was in my Cruiser, but I reckon the D4's got a lot more sophistication so that's why I'm looking for a course now. I'm leaning towards the LROCV - apart from the comments in this post I've heard a lot of good things about these guys.

Wouldn't there be something similar in Sydney for you? ...or maybe you could take the D4 and join the Pajero club! Only kiddin...

Regards, Ron

I reckon Mountain Top Experience run the best Accredited 4WD and Introductory courses. Not that I'm biased of course
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I reckon Mountain Top Experience run the best Accredited 4WD and Introductory courses. Not that I'm biased of course
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Looks good Hymie, and I like the "business plan" page. Given you run Defenders I suppose you guys are with the intracacies of the D4??

Regards, Ron

Us both having been instructed by RMP and others at the LROCV training day, I would wholeheartedly recommend it to folks out there. We both learned a heap and were amazed at what the Disco could do without really trying.

If nothing else, there's a lot to be said for having your wife/girlfriend taught by someone else impartial.