Driver Training at Colo Heights

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Around 7 cars met at Wilberforce petrol station at about 8.30am. When everyone had arrived we all signed the attendance sheet, bought some drinks and were on our way up the Putty Road.  

We turned off the Putty Road some way up and headed towards Upper Colo. We reached the Anglican Church turnoff and headed along the powerline track. We found a clearing where we had morning tea and settled in to to our first part of the training.

 Mark explained about airing down the tyres and why that was important, for example wear & tear on the tyres, better grip and larger footprint etc. Mark also explained to know where your lowest point on your vehicle is and to keep your diff clear from obstacles, plus lots more.

 We then went to do some hill starts up a hill, then again in reverse down again. Mark and Ian talked us through as we went so that we got it right. Further down along the track we stopped the trucks, set up some shade sails and had some lunch.

 After lunch we went to this hill with small steps and Mark & Ian showed us how to drive down the steps and around a sharper corner for experience.

We then headed out to Weenie Creek for a much needed cool down in the river. The children thought this to be a great odes and quickly got in for a paddle. It was also decided to think about adding this spot to our weekend trips for another weekend later on. 

Departing Weenie Creek around 4.00pm we all headed back home to shower, change and met up at Penrith to go to the Movies to see the ‘Chipmunks’. It was a great movie for the kids & adults and after the movie we all headed back to Pizza Hut at Windsor for a late dinner at around 9.00pm. We all ate lots of garlic bread, pizza & pasta then headed off home around 10.00pm

 Great day had by all and can’t wait till the next trip......Cheers Simone