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CLUB MEMBER
CLUB MEMBER

GARETH COSTELLO

cio@brisbane4wdclub.org

NEW CLUB MEMBERS

After joining the club, you are required to complete our Club Induction (C.I) before
attending any trips rated higher than "EASY"
DRIVER EXPERIENCE
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Conditions on some trips rated "MEDIUM" or above may prove too difficult for
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inexperienced drivers even after the Club Induction. You should advice the Trip
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Leader of your driving experience and vehicle equipment prior to signing up on the
B trip.
U TRIP RATINGS
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trip Leaders - it is up to you to correctly rate your trips. Make allowances for effects
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of weather on your trip and how it can effect the novice 4wders.

D NOTE:
W Some 4wd's do not have the required recovery points, please contact the Club

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Induction Assistant if unsure.

E TRIP GUIDELINES
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Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club trips are categorised as follows -
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SCENIC:
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S Bitumen, gravel surface, no 4x4 driving, lookouts, vantage points of the local area &
I other points of interest.
R EASY:
B Off road formed tracks, some 4x4 driving, no steep inclines, no deep creek

crossings. (No C.I required)
MEDIUM:

Off road, bush terrain, medium grade inclines and side slopes, easy to interesting
creek crossings. (C.I required)
HARD:

Off road, rough terrain, steep inclines, steep side slopes, rough creek crossings,
possible towing (C.I required).
EXTREME:

Off road, rough terrain, very steep inclines, steep side slopes, difficult creek
crossings, possible winching and probably towing. (C.I required)

Trips are rated by the Trip Leader at the time of reconnaissance. However, track
conditions can change dramatically between reconnaissance and the trip date.
[12] These changes can alter the rating of a trip without the knowledge of the Trip

Leader.