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Four Wheel Drive Fundamentals

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles have become increasingly prevalent in various sectors, with a significant presence in incident statistics due to workers operating them on unpaved roads for countless hours. Many employees lack firsthand experience or sufficient training in handling four-wheel drive vehicles, and even those with experience may have deficiencies in their knowledge and skills. These gaps can lead to incidents, injuries, and potential damage to property or equipment. Our Four-Wheel Drive and Gravel Road Operation course offers essential information for the safe operation of commercial four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles. Ensure your employees are proficient in operating four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles in industries such as logging, mining, natural resources, utilities, road construction and maintenance, engineering, or any off-highway worksite.

APERÇU DU COURS

Our top-rated Thinking Driver Course provides your employees with all the necessary knowledge to confidently and safely operate off-highway vehicles, helping to prevent incidents and vehicle damage due to misuse or lack of understanding of Four-Wheel Drive Fundamentals.

SUJETS DU COURS

Equipment familiarization

Axles, transfer cases and controls

When and how to engage and disengage two-wheel, all-wheel, four-wheel high, and four-wheel low ranges

Use, purpose, and application of four-wheel drive high range

Use purpose, and application of four-wheel drive low range

How to properly operate transfer cases and axles

Manual transfer cases

Electronic transfer cases

Automatic AWD control systems

Basic four-wheel drive techniques, including:
- Ascending and descending hills
- Water crossing
- Traversing ditches or other obstacles
- Driving on rough or unmaintained roads
- Driving on slippery roads
- Handling on hills, curves, and ditches
- Maintaining traction in difficult conditions
- Vehicle stability and reducing the risk of rollover

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Approximately 18 minutes

Note de passage

Examinations conducted throughout this online Four Wheel Drive Fundamentals course are designed to reinforce the information presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to earn a certificate of completion. Participants are given two attempts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Upon successful completion of this online Four Wheel Drive Fundamentals course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

APERÇU DU COURS