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You can be a very good driver, the dunes of the african desert throughout a week or more requires meticulous preparation. A technical preparation to the driving of a 4WD on different types of terrain (driving on rocky soil is not the same as driving on dunes); a mechanical preparation, one must be ready to face all the basic problems that may occur during the rally; a physical and psychological preparation to nervous and muscular fatigue, to the heat, to strong luminosity of the African countries. Pilot and co-pilot must follow together this preparation allowing a better knowledge of each other and reinforce their collusion. All factors that shall not be neglected making sure that the adventure and the desire to surpass oneself do not become a nightmare.

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Description of a preparation to 4WD driving seminar:

The training takes place on a closed all terrain circuit, with conditions according to a race situation.

Vehicle control according to terrain configuration:
- use of the transfer box (depending on sand, rocky or dirt terrain...).
- know the appropriate tyre pressure according to terrain configuration.
- know how to place a jack to apply sand ladders and manipulate the straps and manilles to the vehicles anchor points.
- learn how to control the vehicle on fast terrain.

Mechanical:
- know how to use the tools making up the basic tool box of the vehicle.
- be able to replace a wheel, cardan or other mechanical par.
- control the oil level, water temperature...

Orientation and navigation:
- handling of the GPS and Teratrip.
- know how to read a roadbook prepared by the rally organization, the signs and abbreviations.
- verify that all communication equipment is in working order.

Physical Preparation :
- have a good physical condition. A rally or rally-raid is a proving event. That is why CLC always includes a physiotherapist in its technical assistance staff.
- to continuously rehydrate the body, even if one is not thirsty.
- to wear gloves for driving and for mechanical tasks.
- to always wear a helmet or a cap (while changing tyres).