The Complete 8-Day Desert Driving Video Course to Become a Safe and Confident Dune Driver

1. Day 1 – Mindset & Safety: Desert Driving Is Not a Game

   5 lessons

   1. Getting Started & Why Offroad?
   2. What You Will Learn & Why This Course Exists
   3. What this Course Cannot Do
   4. Safety First: Why Desert Driving Is Not a Game
   5. How to Navigate This Course & Know Your Level

2. Day 2 – Know Your 4x4: Mastering Vehicle Systems and Driving Modes

   9 lessons

   1. Introduction to Vehicle Systems and Driving Modes
   2. AWD vs 4WD: what works in the sand?
   3. High range vs low range — use cases explained
   4. Traction control, ESC, airbags — when to turn them off
   5. Rear diff lock and center diff — when to engage each
   6. Manual vs auto in dunes — using manual mode in automatics
   7. Understanding your car dashboard: what those fault icons mean
   8. Driving position and hand positioning
   9. Day 2 Quiz

3. Day 3 – Car Checks, Gear Essentials, Tyre Pressure & Reading the Sand

   15 lessons

   1. Car Checks & Gear Essentials

      1. Introduction: Car Check
      2. Full pre-drive car checklist (fluids, battery, tyres, belts, suspension, CV joints, 4x4 system, engine temps)
      3. Ultimate recovery gear checklist
      4. How to dress in the desert & what to keep in your survival bag
      5. Packing the car: trunk layout, straps, accessibility
      6. Essential Offroad Systems: Suspension, Clearance, Protection, Cooling, Tyres and Lighting

   2. Tyres, Pressures & Traction

      1. Introduction on Tyres, Pressures & Traction
      2. Tyre pressure for every terrain (road, desert, beach, rock, snow, mud)
      3. Footprint demo in sand — how pressure affects floatation
      4. Live Demonstration: How to deflate and inflate (tools, deflators, compressors)

   3. Reading the Sand, Driving Lines & Momentum

      1. Introduction To Reading the Terrain – Sand Isn’t Just Sand
      2. Understanding Dunes – Slopes, Shapes & Danger Zones
      3. Driving Line Choice – The Art of Picking Your Path
      4. Momentum & Throttle Control
      5. Day 3 Quiz

4. Day 4 – Gravity, Climbing, Descending, Ridge Riding & Side Slopes

   17 lessons

   1. Never Fight Gravity

      1. Introduction Let Gravity Be Your Friend
      2. What Does "Never Fight Gravity" Mean?
      3. What went wrong? (Rollover Reviews)
      4. Rollover Safety Tips

   2. Climbing, Descending & Recovery on Dunes

      1. Introduction: The Art of Going Up and Down
      2. How to Climb a Dune – Rhythm & Momentum
      3. Failed Climb – What to Do When You Do Not Make It
      4. Descending – Controlled, Calm and Straight
      5. Live Demonstration: Climbing & Decending Failed Climb Safely

   3. Ridge Riding, Knife Edge Driving, Dune Switching & Side Sloping

      1. Introduction: What is Ridge Riding?
      2. Fundamentals of How to Balance on Ridge with the 80/20 and 50/50 Weight Rule
      3. Real World Accidents to learn from and avoid
      4. Side Sloping: When and How
      5. Dune Switching
      6. Real-World Mistakes: What Went Wrong and Why
      7. Live Demonstration: Proper Ridge Riding and Switching
      8. Day 4 Quiz

5. Day 5 – Self-Recovery & Emergency Scenarios

   11 lessons

   1. Introduction to Recovery & Safety Mindset
   2. Recovery Tools: Snatch, Tow, Kinetic Ropes & Techniques
   3. How to Recover Stuck on Top of Ridge / Crest
   4. Stuck on Flat Ground — Shovel & Traction Techniques
   5. How To Self Recover from Stuck in Flat Sand
   6. How to Recover on Side Slope Stuck
   7. How to Use a Recovery Winch – Best Practices & Hazards
   8. How To Recover and Escape a Sand Bowl
   9. What Went Wrong in Recovery Techniques That Can Cause Rollovers
   10. When to Call for Help — Recovery Contacts, Rescue Groups, Location Sharing
   11. Day 5 Quiz

6. Day 6 – Tyre Pop-Out Fix + Convoy Driving + Night Driving

   14 lessons

   1. How to Fix a Tyre Pop-Out

      1. Introduction: Understanding Tyre Pop-Outs
      2. How to Identify a Pop-Out vs Puncture
      3. Tools to Fix a Pop-Out
      4. Live Demonstration: How to Fix a Pop-Out

   2. Convoy Driving Essentials

      1. Convoy Structure & Communication
      2. Radio Setup & Etiquette (Walkie Talkie)
      3. Stopping in Convoy - How To
      4. Convoy Safety Habits

   3. Night Driving Techniques

      1. Introduction to Night Time Driving
      2. Night Driving Challenges & Lighting Setup
      3. Adjusting Convoy Speed & Distance
      4. Carry These At All Times in Night Driving
      5. Don’t Explore – Follow Known Tracks at Night
      6. Day 6 Quiz

7. Day 7 – Navigation, Route Planning & Summer Heat Survival

   17 lessons

   1. Navigation & Route Planning

      1. Introduction: Why Navigation Matters
      2. Essential GPS Tools & Apps
      3. Comparing GPS Apps: GAIA vs Wikiloc
      4. Understanding GPS Coordinates
      5. Planning a Route Step by Step
      6. Navigating Without GPS
      7. Tracking Your Trip & Sharing Location
      8. Sharing Drive Plan & Safety Practices

   2. Driving in the Summer Heat

      1. How Heat Affects You and Your Vehicle
      2. Prepping Your Car for High Temperatures
      3. What to Carry for Summer Survival
      4. Driving Technique Adjustments for Summer
      5. Route Planning in Extreme Heat
      6. What to Do If Your Car Overheats
      7. What to Do If the Car Catches Fire
      8. What If You’re Stuck Alone?
      9. Day 7 Quiz

8. Day 8 – Survival Skills, Emergency Mindset

   6 lessons

   1. Offroad Survival Introduction
   2. Offroad Survival Tips — Stranded, Out of Water, Lost
   3. Telling Direction Without GPS
   4. What To Do If You’re Lost
   5. Dealing with Wildlife & Respecting Nature
   6. Day 8 Quiz

9. Final Course Video: Graduation & Your Next Steps

   3 lessons

   1. You Made It: Full Recap of What You Learned
   2. What You Should Feel Now
   3. The Graduation Message: Start Driving!