Track classification is designed to help four wheel drivers select tracks that are best suited to their own ability and the ability of their vehicle. The following have been adopted from the National Track Classifications with additional comments added that are relevant to the Queensland 4x4 Club bylaws.
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| Overview Description |
All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers |
Mainly High Range 4WD but Low Range required. Some 4WD experience recommended |
Significant Low Range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training |
Low Range 4WD with high ground clearance. Experienced drivers |
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| Expected terrain & track conditions | Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles & minor gradients. |
Trackes with some steep &/or rocky, slippery, sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings. |
Tracks with frequent steep &/or rocky, slippery, sandy sections. Possible water crossings. |
Tracks with frequent very steep &/or rocky, slippery, sandy sections. May have difficult river crossings. |
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| Vehicle Suitability |
All wheel drive & High Range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres. |
Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres. | Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres. | Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range and tyres suitable for the terrain. [Mud Terrain tyres] | ||||
| Recovery Equipment | QLD 4x4 Club minimum requirements | QLD 4x4 Club minimum requirements | QLD 4x4 Club minimum requirements | QLD 4x4 Club minimum requirements | ||||
| Driver Training / Experience | Suitable for novice drivers | Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles. | Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles. | Drivers with extensive experience and advanced training should only attempt as there are several technical challenges. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles. | ||||
| Weather | May be more difficult in wet conditions. | Will be more difficult in wet conditions. | Will be more difficult in wet conditions. | Will be more difficult in wet conditions. | ||||
| Car Numbers | Up to 15 | Up to 15 | Up to 10 | Up to 6 |
Socially Extreme
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Club social events, such as breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Members and guests do not need to complete any Driver Training. |