Advanced Off-Road Driver Training is designed for drivers who already understand the basics of off-road driving and want to refine control, improve decision-making, and drive varied terrain with intent rather than momentum.
This course builds on the principles introduced during Off-Road Familiarisation and focuses on how to apply correct technique, vehicle technology, and line choice across different terrain types.
What Advanced Off-Road Driver Training Is
Advanced Off-Road Driver Training is a structured, instructor-led training course focused on control, terrain reading, and deliberate driving decisions.
During this course, an Afro Offroad instructor will:
- Coach drivers through more complex terrain
- Refine throttle, braking, and steering inputs
- Explain how and when to use vehicle technologies
- Teach correct line selection and vehicle placement
- Develop calm, repeatable driving techniques
The emphasis is on driving with understanding, not relying on speed, force, or electronics to mask poor technique.
What Advanced Off-Road Driver Training Is NOT
Advanced Off-Road Driver Training is not:
- A guided drive or social trail
- A recovery training course
- A winching course
- A competitive or extreme driving event
Recovery execution and winching are deliberately excluded to keep the focus on driving technique and terrain management.
What’s Included
- Instructor-led advanced driving training
- Coaching on:
- Throttle and brake modulation
- Steering control and vehicle balance
- Traction management
- Line choice and obstacle strategy
- Instruction on vehicle technologies, including:
- Traction control systems
- Differential locks
- Terrain response systems
- Hill descent control
- Practical driving across varied terrain types
Terrain Types Covered
Drivers will train across a range of terrain, which may include:
- Gravel and loose surfaces
- Rock and rocky ascents
- Cross-axle obstacles
- Inclines and descents
- Water Crossing
Terrain selection is used to reinforce technique and decision-making, not difficulty for its own sake.
What’s Not Included
- Recovery training or recovery practice
- Winching instruction
- Load calculations or mechanical theory
- Vehicle modification advice
Drivers looking to learn recovery techniques should progress to Mastering Recovery.
Duration & Format
- Schedule: Every second Sunday of the month
- Duration: Full-day training session, includes lunch
- Format: Instructor-led practical driving
- Vehicle: Driver’s own vehicle
- Group size: Controlled to ensure focused coaching
- Lunch and beverages: Included
The day is structured to allow repetition, discussion, and refinement of technique.
Who Advanced Off-Road Driver Training Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Drivers who have completed Off-Road Familiarisation
- Drivers with basic off-road experience seeking improvement
- Drivers wanting better control across mixed terrain
- Drivers preparing for overland or remote travel
Who Should Consider a Different Course
Drivers new to off-road driving should begin with Off-Road Familiarisation.
Drivers wanting recovery or winching skills should consider Mastering Recovery or Winching Training.
Pricing
R1,800 for the Driver, R1,000 for the Co-driver and R250 per passenger