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Training handbook

The Australian INEOS 4x4 handbook is available to all members, you need to be signed in to the website (it doesn't work on the app). You can find all training documents under the resource heading / documents and look for training documents. 

 

Training Videos

A great start to get to know your Grenadier better is to watch the pro series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL0CE-AcNG0&list=PLdQcsLYMDv9b2ND4Z_SuLvkSCyetD89mZ 

 

How to winch in 2025! Big thanks to Ronny Dahl for this very informative video on everything on winching! 

 

It's important that we make correct use of the UHF channels, have a look at this handy video

 

 

As part of your Driver Awereness training we will practice your spotting techniques. The below video is a good start to understand the basics of spotting someone

 

 

The below are good videos, but somehow we can't display them here!

 


 

Updated Convoy information

 

Maintaining the pace of the slowest or last vehicle is a fundamental principle of convoy management, often referred to as "the accordion effect" or "rubber-banding."

Here is why focusing on the tail-end vehicle is critical for safety and group cohesion:

1. Preventing the Accordion Effect

When the lead vehicle travels at their maximum comfortable speed, every minor slowdown (a corner, a pothole, or a gear change) ripples back through the line.

  • If the leader slows down by 10 km/h and then accelerates, the second car must accelerate harder to close the gap.

  • By the time this reaches the last vehicle, they often have to drive at excessive, unsafe speeds just to keep the car in front of them in sight.

  • Setting the pace from the back ensures the entire line moves at a steady, predictable rhythm.

2. Maintaining Visual Contact

The primary rule of a convoy is that every driver is responsible for the vehicle behind them.

  • If the leader drives based on their own capability, they may quickly lose the group.

  • If the last vehicle encounters an issue (a flat tire, a mechanical failure, or getting bogged), and the front of the convoy is pushing ahead, it could be several minutes—and many kilometers—before the leader realizes the tail is gone.

3. Dust and Visibility

In off-road conditions, dust often dictates spacing. The last vehicle usually deals with the thickest dust clouds left by the rest of the convoy.

  • The tail-end driver may need to drop back significantly to maintain visibility.

  • If the leader doesn't account for this by moderating their speed, the gap will grow until communication is lost, or the rear driver may feel pressured to drive "blind" into dust to keep up.

4. Technical Terrain Management

Different vehicles have different capabilities. A lead vehicle might glide over a rocky section that requires the last vehicle to engage low-range or navigate a technical line.

  • If the leader keeps moving at "clear track" speeds while the back of the pack is still technical crawling, the convoy breaks.

  • By matching the rear vehicle’s progress, the leader ensures that the group stays condensed enough for radio recovery or physical assistance if someone gets stuck.

5. Group Morale and Safety

Driving at the back of a fast-moving convoy is exhausting. It requires constant high-speed Catch-up, heavy braking, and intense focus.

  • A fatigued driver at the "tail-end Charlie" position is more likely to make a mistake.

  • Keeping a pace that is comfortable for the last person ensures everyone arrives at the destination safely and without unnecessary vehicle stress.

Summary of the Golden Rule:

The Lead sets the direction, but the Tail sets the pace. If you can't see the vehicle behind you in your mirrors, you must slow down or stop until they reappear.