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civilian off road training

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Civilian Off Road course information

1-Day Basic Off Road Training (Scroll to bottom for Winching & Recovery Course)

ONCE YOU SIGN UP READ THE FAQ PAGE FOR WHERE TO GO  AND WHEN TO MEET!

IF YOU ARE BUYING THIS AS A GIFT, SELECT "GIFT" FROM THE PAYPAL DROP DOWN MENU BELOW AND LET US KNOW THE DATE YOU CHOOSE LATER.


 Sign up early - these classes fill with waiting lists. Every one of our 2021 civilian classes filled with large waiting lists. THERE ARE NO MORE 2022 DATES AVAILABLE. 2023 DATES LISTED BELOW.

READ FAQ PAGE FOR MORE INFO!


2023 Dates:

Custom Off Road Training Dates for Groups of 8 or More at any location

READ FAQ PAGE FOR MORE INFO! 


LOOKING FOR STORYTELLER SPRINTER CLASS?

June 10-11, 2023: STORYTELLER SPRINTER CLASS - MEMBERS ONLY (for now) Sign up for this class on the EVOC PAGE- CLICK HERE and look for 2-day class on PayPal menu on the EVOC Page


LOOKING FOR ICF CLASS?

July 29-30, 2023- Institute for Canine Forensics (ICF) MEMBERS ONLY.   Sign up for this class on the EVOC PAGE- CLICK HERE and look for 2-day class on PayPal menu on the EVOC Page



2023 Civilian Basic Off Road

ALL CIVILIAN CLASSES ARE AT HOLLISTER HILLS SVRA


May 20, 2023 - This date is full! Complete the contact form to get on the waiting list.


May 21, 2023 - RIVIANS ONLY-  May 21, 2023 RIVIANS ONLY- The Rivian Class is FULL.  We can take Rivians in any of our other classes.  This Rivian class was specifically by request. 


June 3, 2023- This date is full! Complete the contact form to get on the waiting list.


June 10-11, 2023: STORYTELLER SPRINTER CLASS - MEMBERS ONLY (for now) Sign up for this class on the EVOC PAGE- CLICK HERE and look for 2-day class on PayPal menu on the EVOC Page


July 29-30, 2023- Institute for Canine Forensics (ICF) MEMBERS ONLY.   Sign up for this class on the EVOC PAGE- CLICK HERE and look for 2-day class on PayPal menu on the EVOC Page


June 24, 2023

June 25, 2023

July 22, 2023

August 12, 2023

August 13, 2023

Sept 9, 2023

Sept 23, 2023

Sept 24, 2023

Oct 21, 2023


Custom Off Road Training Dates for Groups of 8 or More at any location

READ FAQ PAGE FOR MORE INFO!
 


This is your chance to learn off road driving from the professionals who train search & rescue personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and the military. We are the people who train the personnel at the offroad parks in California, including Hollister Hills SVRA. Ask any park ranger, and they will know us!  In your search for training, you may find weekend instructors who offer training through an off road club or hobby business, but the instructors from The Driving Company are recognized by the State of California (POST) as experts in Off Road Vehicle Operations, and all have been through instructor development training. Our Lead Instructor, Dave Storton, holds a Master's Degree in Adult Education.  The Driving Company has a perfect safety record since we started in 2003.


 We can do off road training for you in any sort of vehicle; from a stock SUV to modified offroad vehicles. We will tailor the class to meet your off road training needs, your level of experience, and your vehicle capability. This class will pay for itself many times over, because the skills you learn will help keep you from damaging your vehicle.  


  

Many people buy a 4WD vehicle, then they think it needs thousands of dollars in modifications in order to go offroad. This is not the case! Don’t get frustrated and confused by all the trainers out there who talk about getting bigger wheels and tires, lift kits, suspension upgrades, and the like. If you bought a nice Jeep, pickup, or SUV to go on adventures you don’t need to spend even more money to take it safely off road.   We have encountered heavily modified vehicles on our fun trips whose drivers look confused about how we all got there in our stock vehicles. They spent thousands of dollars in order to drive over larger rocks to get to the same place we did. If your objective is to visit beautiful and remote places without spending more money to modify an already capable vehicle, then this is the course for you. If you already did some upgrades to your 4WD, that is ok! We can teach you how to make the most of it and drive over those bigger obstacles! We have many students who bring their new 4WD to class in order to learn how to use features like lockers, sway bar disconnects, traction control, hill descent control, and more. 


 Topics Include:​

  • Off road safety in any stock SUV, stock pickup, or modified off road vehicle​  
  • 4WD Theory​  
  • Ascending and descending steep inclines​   
  • Approach and departure angles​   
  • Proper tire pressure​  
  • Proper braking methods​   
  • Handling weight transfer​  
  • Proper vehicle configuration​  
  • Spotting techniques​   
  • Negotiating various obstacles
  • Trail etiquette
     

Custom Courses
Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​  

Prices per person.

Hollister Hills SVRA  

1-Day Basic Off Road: $330

 1-Day Recovery Course: $330 (keep scrolling for recovery course info)



Contact us for custom date for groups of 8 or more click here

 


 


Enroll in 1-day civilian basic Course May - August

Enroll in 1-day civilian basic Course Sept- Oct

Civilian winching & recovery

Winching & Recovery for Civilians

  Learn off road recovery techniques from the professional instructors who train search and rescue personnel, park rangers, firefighters, and the military. 


We have all necessary gear, you do not need anything - not even a winch.  Come to class and learn about what you need, then purchase your gear later.  Already have a winch or specialty recovery gear? We will show you how to use it safely. 


1-Day  Civilian Winching / Recovery

Hollister Hills SVRA.


2023 Dates

You do not need a winch or any gear- we have everything! Learn first, buy your own gear later.


June 4, 2023

July 23, 2023

Sept 10, 2023

Oct 22, 2023


Custom Off Road Training Dates for Groups of 8 or More at any location


Topics:

  • Types of equipment and weight ratings to meet your needs:
  • Recovery straps and ropes Snatch Blocks
  • Screw Pin Shackles 
  • Soft Shackles 
  • Chains
  • Land Anchor

Winch Operation:

  • Safe Winch Operation
  • Winching Accessories
  • Team Work with Winches
  • Self Recovery

Problem Solving:

  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Direction Changes
  • Multi-line Pulls
  • Calculating Required Pull Force
  • Calculating Required Anchor  Force

Use of Recovery Straps and Ropes

  • Proper set up
  • Communication Between Drivers
  • Actual dynamic recovery participation

Realistic Scenario The class will culminate in a realistic off road scenario where you will be presented with a realistic recovery problem.  You will decide what equipment is needed, you will calculate pull force required, you will rig the recovery, and you will execute the recovery, all under the guidance of our expert instructors.  The Driving Company will provide all necessary gear for use in this course.  At the end of the course, you will have all the information you need to decide what gear you want to buy for yourself.  


NOTE: Unless you already have gear, do not buy anything new until AFTER you have attended this course. We have everything  you will need, so you do not need to bring anything.  This way, you will know exactly what to buy.  If you already have gear, we will show you how to use it.  Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​    


Prices per person. Hollister Hills SVRA 1-Day Winching / Recovery: $330

We schedule these recovery classes on a day following one of our 1-day Basic Off Road Training classes so you can make a weekend of it!  


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