Lesson 7 - Slalom (Low-Speed) Forward and Reverse

Purpose:

• The purpose of this lesson is to teach participants to maintain control and safety margins while adjusting path of travel
• Develop precise steering in forward and reverse
• Participants will encounter front-end swing and rear-wheel cheat

Objectives:

• The participant will demonstrate smooth throttle control and steering while weaving through the cone pattern at a speed slow enough to prevent a tire from coming off the ground
• Small steering adjustments needed to prevent more steering input when off course
• The participant will understand difficulties of driving an SxS in reverse

Instructor Activities:

• ✅ Explain range setup
• ✅Provide Instructions
  • Line up with back of SxS against target cone
  • Begin weaving around cones
  • Stop with the center of the front of the SxS touching the last target cone
  • Shift to reverse gear and complete the exercise in reverse
  • Stop with the center of the back of the SxS touching the target cone where you began
  • Stop to adjust position within the exercise as needed
  • Complete slalom in 2-wheel drive
  • Avoid hitting guide cones
• ✅ Provide Demonstration
• ✅ Provide Evaluations
  • Maintain smooth and precise control
  • Do not touch cones except the target (start and stop) cones
  • Have precise steering control
  • Look over both shoulders if needed, looking over right shoulder preferred
  • Keep all body parts in SxS (head)
• ✅ Conduct Lesson
• ✅ Have participants stay inside SxS until all drivers have parked (staged)

Assessment

• 👆 What are some of the difficulties unique to SxSs while driving in reverse?

Range Diagram