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Some Facts About “Snatch” Recovery in 4WDing
Many organisations we train have banned the use of snatch straps within their workplace. There is no hard fast rule on this but it is simply a matter of risk management and subsequent reduced accident/liability rates. A snatch strap stores … Continue reading
Important Vision Characteristics Whilst Driving
One of the major problems with modern day driving is the “Tunnel Vision” characteristics of many drivers. It takes the “average” human approximately .66 of a second to visualise something and make a three dimensional interpretation of that visualisation. At … Continue reading
What is the Legal Minimum Tyre Tread Depths
The Road Traffic Code of Western Australia requires tyres on vehicles to have a minimum tread depth of 1.5mm for any part of the tyre that contacts the road surface. The reason for this is that tread on a tyre … Continue reading
Do You Have Correct Tyre Pressures???
No matter what vehicle you drive, if the tyres are not in good condition and do not have the correct tyre pressure, the vehicle will not brake, steer or perform as designed. This will put the driver, passengers and other … Continue reading
Recovering Bogged Trucks
Shawsett Training has been involved in the research of recovering trucks from bogged situations. Due to the elevated mass of a truck the ‘Snatch Strap’ type of recovery is deemed to have a high risk as the likelihood of something … Continue reading
Recovering a Four Wheel Drive
Recovery of a bogged Four Wheel Drive requires extreme care and a good working knowledge of the equipment to be used. A badly bogged 4WD can require up to 3 times the mass of the vehicle to free it. … Continue reading
Using a Recovery Strap (Snatch Strap)
Recovery Straps, commonly called ‘Snatch Straps’, are designed to stretch and release energy under tension similar to an elastic band. The purpose is to avoid shock loading to the fixing points of the 4WD that would otherwise occur if using … Continue reading
How Electronic Stability Control Saves Lives
ESC Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is an advanced safety feature that assists a driver to maintain control over their car in situations that might otherwise lead to a slide or uncontrolled swerving. Australian research shows that ESC reduces the risk of: … Continue reading
Side Impact Air Bags Save Lives
We are often asked about the safety features in cars and which ones we would have as a minimum. Our Light Commercial Vehicle (3) are all fitted with Stability Control, ABS, and Front and Side Air Bags and Curtains. Side … Continue reading