Large Vehicle Manoeuvring Area

The Large Vehicle Manoeuvring Area consists of two hectares (five acres) of a flat bitumen surface. The area is rectangular in shape measuring about 150 metres by 120 metres in size with a 1.7 kilometre circuit constructed around its perimeter. A feature of this facility is the bubble sprinkler system that was built into the road allowing a constant wet surface if required. Water used for this area is harvested water.

The main training uses include:

• heavy vehicle manoeuvring
• evasive reaction training
• control braking (wet and dry)
• skid prevention for heavy vehicles.
  

An undercover observation area and amenities block is also available for participants comfort.