Morgan Training / Practice & Social Driving Weekend

Description (general):

• A fun couple of days driving and socialising.

• Quarry area closed to general public - Controlled access by key

• Rock/ dirt driving - Tracks through scrub - Steep hill driving - uphill, downhill

• Slippery surfaces - Creek crossings (usually no water) - Mud sometimes available.

Description (4WD driving development):

• Designed to familiarise you with your 4WD

• Qualified advisers

• Rock/ dirt driving – Tyre pressures - Steep hill driving – uphill, downhill.

• Dealing with difficulties in hill driving – emergency descents (up and downhill).

• Slippery surfaces – creek crossings (usually no water) – Convoy procedures

Time Table:

Friday pm OHS check of driving areas (Council requirements)

Saturday 9.00am – 4:30pm quarry access

Saturday 6.30pm-ish, Pub meal

Sunday 9.00am – 12.30pm mystery drive practising convoy procedures

Distance: 160km from Adelaide.

Fuel/ Supplies: Available at Morgan

Accommodation: Club members usually stay at Morgan Caravan Park (08) 8540 2207 (info@morganriversidecaravanpark.com.au) which caters for Tents, Caravans, and Camper Trailers. Cabins available. Please quote that you are with the Mitsubishi Club and leave a deposit for your site.

Vehicles: 4WD, good mechanical condition, good tyres and spare.

Equipment: First aid kit. Fire extinguisher. Recovery equipment. Air compressor (if you don't have these yet, you can still come).

Communications: UHF CB (required – can borrow club CB)

Costs: Caravan Park fees + $50 per vehicle

Vehicle Nos: Driver Familiarisation – Max 12

Social Driving – 8 or many more (depends on the number of experienced club drivers in attendance)