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Used correctly, off-road vehicles, or 4 x 4s, are very versatile vehicles with a wide variety of uses. Their use with trailers make them even more flexible and effective tools for both business and recreation.
But even the most experienced off-road drivers can find themselves in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations. Serious accidents can and do occur without proper training. Training is a legal requirement if you drive off-road for business purposes.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that 4 x 4s are driven only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use, including with trailers. If you are self-employed, the regulations still apply.