VICTORIAN TRACK CLASSIFICATION
A new classification system for 4WD tracks on Public Land across Victoria has been developed. A standard four level colour coded system is used to indicate the degree of difficulty of 4WD tracks and routes. Standard symbols and signage are used to show easy to very difficult tracks.
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On most 4WD trips participants can expect that a variety of tracks will be traversed each with an appropriate rating.
EASY
OVERALL DESCRIPTION:
All wheel drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers
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EXPECTED TERRAIN AND TRACK CONDITIONS:
Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients
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VEHICLE SUITABILITY:
All wheel drive and High Range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres
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RECOVERY EQUIPMENT:
Usually not required
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DRIVER TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Suitable for novice drivers
WEATHER:
May be difficult in wet conditions
MEDIUM
OVERALL DESCRIPTION:
Mainly High Range 4WD but Low Range required. Some 4WD experience recommended
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EXPECTED TERRAIN AND TRACK CONDITIONS:
Tracks with some steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings.
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VEHICLE SUITABILITY:
Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres.
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RECOVERY EQUIPMENT:
Usually not required
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DRIVER TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles.
WEATHER:
Will be more difficult in wet conditions
DIFFICULT
OVERALL DESCRIPTION:
Significant Low range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training.
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EXPECTED TERRAIN AND TRACK CONDITIONS:
Tracks with frequent steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. Possible water crossings.
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VEHICLE SUITABILITY:
Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres.
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RECOVERY EQUIPMENT:
Recovery equipment required.
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DRIVER TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles.
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WEATHER:
Will be more difficult in wet conditions
VERY DIFFICULT
OVERALL DESCRIPTION:
Low range 4WD with High ground clearance. Experienced Drivers
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EXPECTED TERRAIN AND TRACK CONDITIONS:
Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have difficult river crossings.
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VEHICLE SUITABILITY:
Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range and tyres suitable for the terrain. (Mud Terrain tyres).
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RECOVERY EQUIPMENT:
Winch / Recovery equipment required.
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DRIVER TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
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.
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WEATHER:
Will be more difficult in wet conditions