4x4/Off road

Option 1: BORDA 4x4 training

BORDA off-road driver training equips you with the essential skills for safe and effective off-road driving. Get ready to handle tough terrain with confidence. BORDA Offer three levels of training: Basic, Standard and Higher. Read the descriptions of each level below and decide which level is the best fit for you or your staff. If you do not find something that fits exactly, contact us with your needs and we will see what can be done to best suit your particular training requirements. Read more...Read Less

BASIC LEVEL This is suitable for drivers/operators that drive on mild terrain with reasonable traction, with only gentle slopes up to 15 degrees.

The course will include:

A general introduction to regulations and HSE
Types of 4x4 and their systems
How the transmission systems work

The practical side of the course will include:

Daily checks
Moving off and parking safely
Driving in mild conditions and on gentle slopes
Returning to the road

STANDARD LEVEL This will include all of the basic level course with the addition of:

Steeper gradients up to 25 degrees
Driving in ruts
Failed hill climbs
Crossing ditches/ridges
Side slopes and lower traction surfaces

HIGHER LEVEL Will include all of the basic level and the standard level with the addition of:

Gradients above 25 degrees
Low traction surfaces
Loss of engine braking
Self recovery
Tow recovery

In addition, driving in darkness, changing of wheels, loads and towing trailers can be added.

Please contact us to discuss the number of trainees and which level of training will best cover your needs.

Option 2: LANTRA 4x4 training

Boost your confidence and know-how to tackle the toughest challenges that the land - and the unpredictable British weather - can throw at you with our LANTRA off road training course. Join us today and take your driving to the next level, whether it's for work or a hobby or you just want to improve your skills. You'll find the details of our LANTRA course below as well as a link to download the full LANTRA information sheet. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this course. Read more...Read Less

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Comply with legal requirements and safe practice
Identify risks associated with off road vehicle use
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Understand the main causes of accidents
Identify the controls, systems and components of your vehicle
Perform pre-start checks
Identify and report faults
Prepare your vehicle for use off road
Assess the suitability of both ground and route
Make structured decisions about if, and how, to tackle obstacles
Perform a failed hill climb
Drive over a variety of terrain
Perform an on-site risk assessment
Identify loading and towing capacities
Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on a public road
Identify the dangers of vehicle recovery/self-recovery
Demonstrate expert decision-making about obstacles, your vehicle’s capabilities, and your own driving skills.

Download the full LANTRA information sheet HERE.

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Why do I need 4x4 training

You may want to complete your 4x4 training for a number of reasons:

Comply with HSE and PUWER regulations for work.
Improve some skills you already have.
Or, it may be a new hobby and you just want to pick up some basics to give you some confidence.

Supreme Adventure Sports Ltd, trading as Training 4 Off-Road, can help with all of the above!

We can supply approved certificated training to companies and individuals - or it can just be a transfer of knowledge and skills over a relaxing day to help you start a new hobby.