Please remember after reading all the information on this page to complete the details in our registration form providing us with the details of you and your vehicle. Without this, we unable to allow you to participate on the day.

Meeting at 8.30am sharp on Sunday 22nd May DIRECTLY OPPOSITE  Waitakere Primary School IN THE ANGLED PARKING BAYS.

DIRECTIONS

A safety briefing will take place.

Please ensure you have a full tank of gas.

Swanson has a great cafe, toilets, and a gas station prior to Waitakere for your convenience.

Appropriate footwear to be worn such as closed in shoes, no jandals,  A rain jacket, food, water is a good idea and please ensure all items in your vehicle are secured down at all times.

You will need to ensure you have a current WOF, registration, and insurance to take part in the day.

STRICTLY NO SMOKING OR VAPING OR ANIMALS PON THE DAY

DO NOT BRING YOUR VEHICLE IF YOU HAVE EVEN A TINY CRACK IN YOUR WINDSCREEN

You do not need to worry about having recovery equipment onboard as we carry all of that in addition to first aid and we follow a comprehensive risk register.

You will be issued a radio. The driver is not to interact on the radio, only a passenger/instructor on the driver’s behalf. The driver MUST NOT take any images on a hand held device whilst in the driver seat.

Please carry out a pre-drive check on your truck including checking all fluid levels. Bring a large container of water just in case of overheating.

• Car set up, seat, mirrors
• Vehicle technology
• Thumbs on the steering wheel
• Hill climb
• Hill descent
• Unsure? – get out and look! Walk it!
• Drive up and down a dune – failed hill climb
• Loss of traction
• Spade, shackles, tow balls,  tow ropes and snatch, winch recovery
• Sand dune drop off
• Failed hill start – explanation of gears