BORDA 4×4 Driver Training
Beyond Driving now offers BORDA-accredited off-road driver training, providing an alternative to our LANTRA courses. Designed specifically for professional drivers, these courses equip participants with the essential skills to operate 4×4 vehicles safely and effectively in off-highway environments.
Why Choose BORDA Training?
The British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) sets the national standard for off-road driver training in the UK. Our BORDA-accredited courses ensure drivers gain the latest techniques and best practices required for working in challenging off-road conditions.
Each course level is structured to meet the demands of various industries, including construction, utilities, forestry, emergency services, and land management. BORDA training follows a competency-based approach, ensuring participants receive expert tuition from accredited trainers and assessors.
Course levels
Basic 4×4 Safety Awareness Course
Ideal for: Professionals who operate 4x4s in mild off-highway conditions, such as work sites, agricultural land, or private estates.
Terrain: Gentle slopes up to 15 degrees, with stable traction.
Course content:
•Understanding 4×4 transmission systems
•Safe driving techniques for mud, gravel, and ice
•Vehicle control on mild inclines and descents
•Basic off-road handling techniques
Basic 4×4 Safety Awareness Course
📍 Duration & Format:
- Half-day (2:1 instructor-to-driver ratio)
- Full-day (up to 4 drivers per session)
Standard Off-Road Driving Course
Ideal for: Professionals regularly driving 4x4s in moderate off-highway environments, such as utility work, forestry, and construction sites.
Terrain: Slopes up to 25 degrees, including ditches, ruts, and uneven ground.
Course content:
•Traction control and recovery techniques
•Managing ascents and descents on uneven surfaces
•Navigating ditches, ruts, and side slopes
•Advanced vehicle handling skills
Standard Off-Road Driving Course
📍 Duration & Format:
- Full-day (2:1 instructor-to-driver ratio)
- Extended-day option (3:1 instructor-to-driver ratio)
Higher-Level Off-Road Driving Course
Ideal for: Professionals operating in extreme off-road conditions, such as emergency response teams, utility engineers, or those working in remote and unpredictable environments.
Terrain: Slopes exceeding 25 degrees, challenging low-traction surfaces, and technical obstacles.
Course content:
•Recognising vehicle limits and avoiding hazards
•Managing loss of engine braking on steep descents
•Self-recovery techniques and changing wheels in off-road environments
•Night driving and operating with trailers or loads (optional modules)
Higher-Level Off-Road Driving Course
📍 Duration & Format:
- Two-day course (maximum 3:1 instructor-to-driver ratio)
Who Can Take This Course?
- Participants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
- Training is designed for professional drivers and is not applicable for recreational or private use.
- Courses are tailored to industry-specific requirements following a training needs assessment.
For more information or to book a BORDA-accredited course, get in touch with Beyond Driving today.
Your 4×4 Instructor
All of our instructors have many years of off-roading experience. They have a wide knowledge of transmissions, differentials and other fitted equipment on a variety of different vehicles, not linked to a single manufacturer. All hold first-aid and H&S qualifications, up to Nebosh NGC.
Finally they are QUALSAFE certified and have Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor registration.
