California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.
8120 36th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824-2304
916-381-8300

Contact: Jack Raudy
(530) 389-9154 or jraudy@foothill.net

FOLSOM, CA (April 10, 2007) – It doesn’t matter whether you are traveling off the pavement to fish in mountain streams, hunt deep in the backcountry, or simply want to get away from big city life, you need to understand how to drive in that environment and gain an appreciation of your four-wheel drive vehicle’s superior traction.

To assist sport utility vehicle (SUV) and other four-wheel drive owners to learn more about their vehicle and how to properly drive off-road, the Capital City Mountain Goat 4X4 Club will conduct its next hands-on safety clinic on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area, located approximately 20 miles east of Sacramento. This is a one-day class and students may choose either date. Classes begin each morning at 8 a.m. at the park headquarters.

The clinic begins with a 1 ½-hour classroom presentation, followed by four hours of hands-on driving around trails and roads in the park, where students will encounter many simulated obstacles similar to what they might find in the backcountry. Students will learn how to read the terrain, learn what to do if the vehicle goes into a skid, how to climb a steep hill and how to drive over trails and large rocks.

Tex Texiera, one of the clinic instructors, who has taught hundreds of students over the past several years said, "we have learned that there are literally thousands of people buying into the SUV market and many of those owners would like to take their vehicle off the highway, buy they simply do not have the confidence and the expertise. We will teach them."

The safety clinic also teaches students about the importance of obeying the rules and environmental concerns in the backcountry. Students will continually hear instructors talk about treading lightly, not disturbing wildlife and staying on designated trails.

"There is no auto club towing or emergency road service for off-road vehicle drivers," said Texiera, "so we teach common sense and build confidence for virtually every situation one might encounter while driving off the highway."

Cost for the one-day course is $60 for each driver-student and $5 for each ride-along passenger. For those choosing to pay at the clinic, the cost is $65.

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

To reserve space in the 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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