Driver Training PNG

12/10/2026

Get control

Imagine crashing because you weren’t using the correct vehicle mode to maximise traction. Likewise imagine damaging a vehicle because you were using the wrong mode on the wrong road surface.

Many Mitsubishi 4WD vehicles (Pajero, Pajero Sport and Triton) feature the Super Select II system. Lower spec base models have a simpler version.

2H mode sends the engine power to the rear wheels. This mode is used on high grip roads and improves fuel economy.

4H mode sends the engine power to all four wheels providing 4-wheel drive grip.

Importantly in this vehicle (because it has a centre differential) 4H can be engaged on high grip roads. This helps when the road is wet or when towing. Note in many open back utilities (Ranger, Hilux, BT50) 4H cannot be engaged on high grip surfaces, due to the vehicle not having a centre differential. Transmission windup would occur and expensive damage would result.

Note 4H in the Mitsubishi 4WD vehicles with Super Select II does provide engine power to all 4 wheels while the vehicle has traction. But if any one wheel slips and spins, all the power will escape through the spinning wheel. In theory the other 3 wheels will no longer drive the vehicle, although traction control and suspension articulation will help to prevent the one wheel spinning.

4HLc is the mode used on lower grip roads like gravel, sand and mud. The ‘Lc’ stands for lock centre differential. So now engine power is split 50/50 between the front and rear axles. To become stuck (bogged) the vehicle would need to spin both a front and rear wheel.

All of these modes (2H, 4H, 4HLc) can be switched between while driving. Provided the accelerator pedal is not being used. Note the driver needs to ensure the road surface suits the mode being engaged.

Stability control and traction control are available in these modes.

For tougher off-road conditions. The driver can stop, select Neutral and then engaged 4LLc which is four-wheel drive low range with the centre differential locked. Stability control might turn off at this time. Or if the vehicle has terrain select the driver can choose between, rock and sand/mud modes. This will change how sensitive the accelerator is and alter how intrusive the stability control is.

All of this and so much more is taught in our off-road course, featured in our Safe Driving in PNG book, and modules in our online 4WD course cover this is much greater detail with videos showing the viewer each scenario.

11/10/2026

10/10/2026

New track

K92 Mining has cleared this area for our future driver training needs. We have been visiting K92 several times per year for the last few years.

We have conducted the following training:
- 4WD off-road
- bus defensive driving
- learn to drive training
- light vehicle defensive driving

This new field will help improve driver skills.

09/10/2026

Here’s a great opportunity.

To the hundred or so people we have delivered train-the-trainer to across PNG, here’s a position you can apply for!

DEFENSIVE DRIVING TRAINER

Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Industry: Automotive, Driver
Date Posted: 9th October 2026
Source: www.pngworkforce.com

Guard Dog Security Services Limited - Port Moresby Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and safety-conscious Defensive Driving Trainer to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering defensive driving training, accessing driver compentency, and promoting safe driving practices to ensure compliance with Road Traffice laws and company safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:-

Conduct defensive driving training for new and existing drivers
Deliver theoretical and practical driving instruction
Access driver's competency, driving tecniquies and road safety awareness
Ensure driver compliance with road safty and company driving policies

Minimum Qualification & Requirements:-

Relevant qualification or cerfication in Defensive Driving Instruction or Driver Training
Valid PNG Driver Licence appropriate to the vehicles being trained - Class 6 current
Sound knowledge of PNG Road traffice laws, regulations and road safety practices
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct both classroom-based and practical driving assessments
Relevant First Aid and occupational health and safety training would be advantage
Professional conduct, intergrity and ability to work under minimal supervision
Must possess a valid redline breathalyser accreditation
Interested applicants must submit Letter of application, an updated CV with copies of qualification certificates, most recent Medical and Police Clearance certificates that are within the last three (3) months period.

Please send your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]

Phone: 7373 2400
Address:P.O Box 651 Lae 411 Morobe Province

08/10/2026

To all our new followers.

Thanks for your interest in our driver training courses or in Safe driving in general.

The new thing is the purpose built driver training centre at 9 Mile in Port Moresby. This is owned and managed by Corps Security.

Driver Training PNG is our new business name. We are owned by Safe Drive Training (Aust) Pty Ltd which is known as SDT.

SDT has been operating across PNG and the Pacific Islands since 2008.

Currently our courses are only available to group bookings. The company or government department pays a day rate for our training.

Soon we will have a low cost online course with video modules that have been filmed in PNG.

We also are about to launch a 124 page book on Safe Driving in PNG.

Here is our promotional video

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Safe Drive Training has been helping company fleets in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific nations for over 15 years.Training services include- Defensive driv...

08/10/2026

Feeling loved

We received this amazing feedback this morning from Michael at ExxonMobil.

Glad to hear our training standards are appreciated.

07/10/2026

A first for the nation

Be proud PNG, you have a first class driver training centre. It was designed by me. I am a Civil Engineer and one of Asia-Pacifics leading driving instructors.

But the true thanks must go to Corps Security for investing in such a facility. It’s been a huge undertaking by them.

Now companies and government departments can send their drivers to Port Moresby for driver training in defensive driving, security and 4WD off-road skills.

07/10/2026

Careful what you wish for

Many course participants who attend our training across PNG and the Pacific see some videos showing Australian roads and they lament the poor state of roads in their respective nations.

However to fund good roads isn’t just about money and resources, it also relies on revenue from registration and traffic fines. These fines also fund Police resources to generate more fines via cameras and monitoring devices.

The State of Queensland receives PGK$1.5 billion ($1500 million) each year from traffic fines.

The attached story shows a learner driver caught speeding by a Police speed camera. There was not an experienced driver with them (which is required by law) and the vehicle was defective. The traffic fine was a huge AUD$2223 which is almost PGK7,000.

So if you want better roads you are also asking for more enforcement and higher fines.

And be warned if you visit Australia. You can be fined in many ways, for many things and each will cost you huge amounts. The system needs to be funded and the road users are the source.

07/10/2026

Another day, another group

We finished up today with another group of security drivers from ExxonMobil PNG.

06/10/2026

Move and go

Here is a video of a better cross decking manoeuvre. The scenario is that the vehicle on the left has been disabled and when the rescue vehicle arrives the security officer climbs through the disabled vehicle and moves (but also holds securely) the Principal as they are moved into the rescue vehicle.

The rescue vehicle parks to provide cover (and concealment). If soft skinned, everyone is in danger so the rescue is done efficiently and the driver of the rescue vehicle should drop down behind the steering wheel and dashboard to conceal themselves and reduce the target.

A Y-turn is performed by the rescue vehicle as it leaves the scene.

This training is provided by us across Papua New Guinea. We have been training in PNG since 2008.