FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 4X4 "HANDS-ON" SAFETY CLINIC
TEACHES SUV OWNERS HOW TO PROPERLY DRIVE OFF ROAD

FOLSOM (April 17, 2008) - - Thousands of northern Californians are buying into the popular sport utility vehicle (SUV) market; however, the majority of those owners are not confident that they are ready to take their vehicle off the highway into the backcountry.

To assist SUV and other four-wheel driver owners, the Capital City Mountain Goat 4X4 Club will conduct its next four-wheel drive "hands-on" safety clinic on Saturday, June 28 at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), located approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento.

Starting time for the clinic is 8 a.m. at the Prairie City SVRA headquarters.

The clinic begins with several hours of classroom instruction, followed by several additional hours of memorable hands-on driving, where students will encounter many simulated obstacles similar to those they would encounter in the backcountry. Students will learn how to "walk" their vehicle, how to drive over trails and big rocks, and how to use a tow strap for anyone who gets stuck in the mud or snow.

With so many people wanting to get off road to their favorite fishing hole or just get away from big city life, the Capital City Mountain Goat club offers a clinic for a different kind of driving that opens up a whole new world for exploration and adventure. There is no auto club towing or emergency road service for off-highway vehicle drivers, so students will be taught common sense and confidence building for virtually every situation they might encounter while driving off road.

In addition to teaching driving techniques and safety, the course also places strong emphasis on the environment. Student will continually hear instructors talk about treading lightly, not disturbing wildlife and staying on designated roads and trails.

Cost to attend the hands-on clinic is $60 for each student-driver and $5 for each ride-along passenger. For those choosing to pay at the clinic, the cost is $65 per student.

The Prairie City SVRA is located south of Highway 50. Take the Prairie City Road exit and continue south on Prairie City Road to White Rock Road. Take a right-hand turn on White Rock Road and watch for the entrance to the park o the left hand side of the road.

To reserve space in the upcoming June clinic or for more information, contact Carol Moreland at (916) 455-9930 or visit the club’s website at www.ccmg4wd.org .

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