Skip Links

Driving Courses Designed For African Roads

OCCL Defensive Driving Courses

4wd Defensive Driving Photo

 4wd Defensive Driving Course

Learning to negotiate off-road driving hazards: An unsealed road surface is unstable and extremely dangerous. Particularly, when road surfaces are dry, drivers become overconfident and mistakenly feel in control.

Vehicle rollovers often are caused by skids, which are caused by excessive speed for the circumstances, over-steering in relation to speed (which may not be excessive), harsh acceleration, or sudden and excessive braking.

This driving course is designed specifically for people who operate 4wd’s on an unsealed road surface in urban and rural areas. Learn to drive to the conditions.

Driving Course Modules Include:

  • Introduction to 4wd Systems; correctly engaging and disengaging 4wd.
  • “Situation-specific” hazard-awareness drills.
  • Understanding safe stopping distances and avoiding /correcting skids.
  • Understanding road /camber and camber’s negative effects, vehicle dynamics in off-road situations.
  • Learning to handle the steering /braking trade-off, including emergency braking and controlled braking exercises.

Training Facility

Course Details

Training Course FAQ's

Development of 4wd Courses

OCCL 4wd Courses were developed in conjunction with Duncan’s Off-Road 4wd Driver Training Company, Australia. OCCL adapted Duncan’s courses to common-place road conditions and hazards of this region.

4wd Training That Makes a Difference!

Learn how to drive a 4wd correctly!

About 4wd vs 2wd Vehicle Handling: Driving a 4wd vehicle effectively requires special techniques that need to be learnt and practiced. Incorrect use of an off-road vehicle can increase your maintenance costs considerably and under certain road conditions be life-threatening.

What Makes Our Training Unique?

  • OCCL training courses are "situation specific" to road conditions found in developing countries.
  • OCCL is the only training centre worldwide specialising in off-road 4wd security driving courses.
  • OCCL is one of only two schools world-wide offering defensive driving courses specifically for unsealed road surfaces. (Our partners in Australia, Duncan’s Off Road, is the other school).
  • We accept only eight students per class to ensure that your employees receive maximum attention and driving time.
  • We understand the need for hands-on training; Our courses are biased 30% theory & 70% practical.

Home | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Profile | Location | RSS Feed

© 1997 On Course Uganda Ltd, On Course Consultancy Ltd. Plot 14 Hannington Road, Kampala, Uganda.

Tel: +256 772 22 11 07. Web Summary: Driving to Survive: Training That Saves LIVES and Money!

OnCourse (OCCL) Provides Driving Solutions For Field Workers, UN and Peacekeeping Personnel, Fleet Managers, Tour Operators, Professional Drivers and 4wd Owners. OCCL specialises in 4wd Training Courses, Security Driving Courses and Defensive Driving Courses.