Driver Training

Submitted: Monday, Dec 29, 2003 at 20:59

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Member - Les & Clare (WA)

Hi,

Can anyone reccommend a good driver training school in WA where i can get some driver training for my employees. They require training in driving on gravel and dirt roads under all weather conditions. Also need training in passing B Double Roadtrains on narrows gravel and dirt roads. These employees are young and dont have the neccesary experience on gravel.

Regards

Les
Have beast - will travel!

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Monday, Dec 29, 2003 at 21:41

Monday, Dec 29, 2003 at 21:41

Les,

Did you let your fingers do some walking?

Responsible move to do what you are doing, WHS will end controlling everything shortly. We did a course here on station some years back. Bit of 4x4 work, then most of afternoon doing emergency, and cadence braking. As instructor said, "Most peoples first emergency stop, is in an emergency."

Good luck, all best for 2004.

Hooroo...

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Follow Up By: Member - Les & Clare (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:15

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:15

Hi Bob,

I've searched the yellow pages and found a few promising places to start. Thanks!

Les
Have beast - will travel!

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Reply By: Martyn (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 00:13

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 00:13

Les,
Dare I suggest joining a club, you will get a lot of training taking day tips out with the club plus extended runs, won't cost you a fortune you get to have some fun and you meet new people, good social thing as well. 4WD club of WA (inc) is the one I belong to check out the web site, meets every other Thursday in Mt Lawley, next meeting Jan 8th starts 20:00 hrs. There are lots of reputable trainers, a couple frequent the club.Keep the shiny side up

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Follow Up By: Martyn (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 16:20

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 16:20

Les,
Sorry missed the bit about employees, I thought it was for yourself, misunderstood.Keep the shiny side up

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Follow Up By: Member - Les & Clare (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:19

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:19

Hi Martyn,

Thanks for the info. Actually i have been looking at the 4WD Club of WA (Inc) and their website. Looks great! Do you think they would accept us as members even though we live about 380Km south of Perth? Only problem i can see isd that we would not be able to attend meetings regularly but other than than that we are very interested.

Regards
Les
Have beast - will travel!

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Follow Up By: Martyn (WA) - Thursday, Jan 01, 2004 at 23:50

Thursday, Jan 01, 2004 at 23:50

Les,
You just become a country member, the magazine gets mailed to you to keep yu in touch with what's going on. Give it a go, can't hurt.Keep the shiny side up

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Reply By: Mark from Getaway Portable Refrigerator Hire - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 10:59

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 10:59

Les, You could try the Road Safety Council or someone similar to get the names. What you are looking for is an advanced driver training course not really a 4wd training course as very view would cover what you are chasing. You are to be congratulated on sending employees on such a course.....

Regards

MarkGetaway Portable Refrigerator Hire

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Follow Up By: Member - Les & Clare (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:21

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:21

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your help. My primary concern is my employees safety and thats why i think it would be beneficial for them. Rac looks good.

Regards
LesHave beast - will travel!

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Reply By: maverick - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 13:19

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 13:19

There is a group in Balcatta that do commercial vehicle (and forklift and...) training for mines etc. Can't remeber their name but they can tailor anything for you - at least that's what they said when I did my forklift ticket with them. pages 821/822 Perth 2002 yellow pages has lots of corp. training businesses. rgds

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Follow Up By: Member - Les & Clare (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:25

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:25

Hi,

Yeap am currently talking with some training providers. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

Regards

Les
Have beast - will travel!

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 17:29

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2003 at 17:29

DECA?

Dont know if they are in WA, but worth checking out.

Thats who we did our training thru with Chemtrans for tanker work...

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Follow Up By: Member - Les & Clare (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:27

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:27

Hi Truckster,

Yeah i just been told they in WA so i'll be looking at them over the next few days. Thanks very much.

Regards

Les
Have beast - will travel!

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Reply By: Jimbo (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:20

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003 at 00:20

Try DTEC #1300 888 987 or check out their add on page 792 of the new yellow pages. They run exactly what you are after.Cheers, Jim

"Lead, Follow.....or get out of the way!!"

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