Course Overview
Back Roads and Trail Driving aims to help you become a better and safer driver by providing you with the knowledge required to drive on back roads, trails, or other surfaces that are not conventionally paved, whether it be for your work or for leisure. Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
In this Back Roads and Trail Driving course, the following topics are covered:
- Describe safety procedures and list safety equipment for back road and trail driving.
- Discuss driving techniques and precautions for driving on unpaved surfaces, such as dirt or gravel roads and trails, and road shoulders.
- Describe driving techniques and precautions for driving in mud, snow, water, and sand.
- Describe a variety of driving techniques for avoiding obstacles and collisions with other road users on back roads.
- Explain driving techniques and precautions for hitching and pulling a trailer.
Once you have completed the module, you will take the final test. You must achieve at least 80% to receive a certificate of completion. Don't worry - if you don't pass the first time, you can keep trying until you do.
Course Topics
- Back road tips
- Four-wheel drive vehicles
- SUVs vs. trucks
- Driving on unpaved surfaces (e.g., gravel and dirt, snow and ice, road shoulders, sand, mud, water, and hills)
- Emergency kit
- Backing up safely
- Navigating unfamiliar terrain
- Using a trailer
Course Duration
This course takes approximately 65 minutes to complete
Course Pass Mark
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
Course Certificate
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.