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Dear Reader,
Just letting you know our web site has been updated with new driving articles. Listed below are just a few of the new articles available online. Lots of new developments in the last few months. First, we have just purchased 20 acres near Ssisa and have begun development. We expect it to be ready for use by October 1st, 2003. This will be the largest off-road defensive driving track on the continent!
Also, if you can get your hands on a copy of the Land Rover World Magazine (September 2003 Issue), there is a 2 page spread about On Course and some great photos of our training.
Finally, we have been very busy for the last few months with training. Specifically, we were requested to carry out 4wd defensive driver training in Chad and also completed a 6 week session training World Bank drivers (Anglophone Africa). We were proud to be able to facilitate training for drivers from 12 countries across Africa. More about that is listed below.
About Axle Wind-Up
By Mick Farmer.
With the rainy season upon us in force - I expect a lot of people with 4X4 vehicles have been selecting 4wd; especially, those who live on the outskirts of Kampala and up country, where the roads can be bad, if not seemingly impassable, at times.
When you do select 4wd, make sure your vehicle does not suffer from extreme axle windup as this can cause expensive damage; $3,000 and upwards! It is extremely important that 4wd is disengaged and the warning light goes off before traveling on to the tarmac. Read More>>
Security Updates
We have no updates right now. Just the usual reminder, if you or someone you know has been involved in a vehicle related crime - even if it was several months ago - please take the time to post it. This is a community crime prevention programme and depends on your input to be successful. Read More >>
Mechanically Speaking ... (Postings From Our Forum)
QUESTION: Do I need a 4wd for Uganda?
ANSWER: It depends on what you intend to do. If you are based in Kampala and only going on safari once a year then a two wheel drive vehicle will suffice. You can always hire out a 4wd. The main roads in Kampala are mostly tarmac although can be potholed...Read More>>
World Bank Makes Driver Training A Priority
(Article Courtesy World Bank) - Bank Group staff live or travel in some very rough neighbourhoods around the world. In many of these countries, staff have escaped injury or death thanks to the skills and quick reflexes of some of the Bank Group's unsung heroes - its drivers. But not all drivers have extensive experience and adequate training can certainly help in mitigating the risks of accidents. Read More>>
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