MAN ProfiDrive – Offroad training

At a glance

Safe driving offroad: Offroad training for HGV drivers
Our offroad safety training for professional drivers teaches you the basics of offroad driving and shows you how to stay in control of your vehicle in difficult situations
Practical training with all-wheel drive and assist systems
From special-purpose vehicles to classic HGVs: Learn how to master lock management for offroad vehicles as well as offroad driver assist systems and how to safely manage uphill and downhill gradients.
Certificate & eligible further training
Benefit from driver training sponsored by the Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG) and receive a certificate in safe offroad driving.

MAN ProfiDrive: Offroad training

This offroad driving safety training course for professional drivers is aimed at drivers in road freight transport with driver qualification certificate (FQN). Learn how to control your vehicle even under the most difficult conditions – from offroad vehicles used on construction sites to classic HGVs.

Our training concept shows you step-by-step how to safely manage uphill and downhill gradients and how to apply lock management for offroad vehicles. In an offroad park, you will train in realistic situations to overcome typical challenges safely and with low wear.

Our HGV offroad training course teaches you how to operate systems such as MAN HydroDrive and off-road ABS. The aim is to show you how to optimise vehicle control on offroad routes by detecting and adapting to the terrain conditions. You will also learn to master inclined driving and correctly use longitudinal and transverse locks.

What you will learn

Step-by-step, you will develop your skills through our offroad driving training, which combines theory and practice, along with further HGV training for extreme offroad situations. The aim is to raise awareness among participants and teach them how typical offroad situations can be handled safely and with low wear. This gives you a deep understanding of safe offroad driving.

Theoretical principles

Safety aspects and traction
Tyres and all-wheel drive technology
Locks (longitudinal and transverse lock)
Gearboxes and axles
Detect the terrain and use it to your advantage
Use the offroad driving assistance systems (e.g. offroad ABS)

Practical driver training

Basic rules for offroad driving
Moving-off aids and lock management for offroad vehicles
Driving safely on crests, dips, bends and handling inclines
Steering and braking on loose ground
Judge overhangs correctly
Secure loads on heavy vehicles for offroad driving
Using MAN HydroDrive

We'll teach you the skills you need to safely manage uphill and downhill gradients, use ABS and HydroDrive offroad and consistently maintain control of your vehicle offroad. The aim is to fully exploit the potential of your HGV offroad while protecting the vehicle and driver in the best possible way.

Our offroad driving training course is certified as advanced professional driver training under the German Professional Driver Qualification Act (BKrFQG), with possible funding by the Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG).

How to book

Booking our MAN ProfiDrive offers is easy and straightforward – whether booking a MAN ProfiDrive offroad training course or completing another HGV driver training course! Click "Request now" and enter your contact details. We will get back to you right away with suitable training courses near you!

When training makes the difference

Offroad driver training for demanding conditions is particularly helpful if you regularly drive on construction sites, have to master rough roads or are deployed in rescue operations. Learn how to overcome challenges when driving offroad by perfecting your driving technique step-by-step, so you can stay in control even in extreme situations.

HGV offroad training with all-wheel drives
Perfect for anyone who frequently drives traction vehicles and has to master everyday offroad challenges safely.
Safety training for HGV drivers on construction sites
Learn how to confidently master difficult routes and constantly changing surfaces on construction sites – whether in rain, mud or snow.
Secure loads on heavy vehicles for offroad driving
Especially when transporting sensitive or heavy goods, it is crucial for you to master how to secure loads correctly. This prevents damage and ensures maximum safety.
Offroad driving technology for emergency services
Rescue and assistance missions on difficult terrain require special driving techniques. Knowing how to manoeuvre your vehicle safely through demanding terrain makes you ideally equipped for emergencies.

For all HGV drivers

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MAN Connected CoDriver

Optimise your efficiency and reduce consumption values: In eight coaching sessions, you will receive live training on your driving behaviour. The aim is to visibly improve fuel consumption, maintenance costs and wear – all without downtime for your fleet!

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FAQs

General and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the qualified and professional driver training and advanced training measures for professional drivers.

General questions about training
Questions about offer request and booking
Further questions & answers according to topic

General questions about training

How many modules do I have to complete?
You have to submit evidence of completing a minimum of five modules, of seven hours each, to the driver’s licensing authorities.

Which modules do I have to complete?
At least one module must be completed from each of the three areas of knowledge specified by the legislator. The two additional modules can be freely selected from the areas of knowledge specified. No module should be used twice however.

Area of knowledge 1: Modules 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10
Area of knowledge 2: Module 4
Area of knowledge 3: Modules 5, 6, 8

I have completed all five modules, what is the next step?
Please proceed promptly, before the cut-off date, with all five modules (certificates) to the competent driver’s licence centre and have record 95 extended.

For how long are the certificates valid?
As a general rule, all certificates are valid for a maximum of five years. A type of transitional arrangement applies for the first extension. In this case, certificates can be a maximum of eight years old.

Whom should I contact when I have submitted a certificate?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Surname, first name, date of event, location of event and module as well as delivery address.

Questions about offer request and booking

General

What happens after I have submitted an offer request?
You will receive an offer by e-mail and possible seminar dates to choose from.

Do I have to store my private data when requesting an offer?
We need private data of the participants for the issuing of the certificates. It is important that the data is entered correctly so that the certificate is acknowledged by the driving licence office. We need the data of the participants two weeks before the seminar date at the latest.

What happens when I return the appointment confirmation or registration form?
You will receive a confirmation of receipt of the registration from us. Two weeks before the seminar date, you will also receive the invitation by email.

Registration

Can I register without Internet access or email?
On request, we will fax you a registration form, which you can use to register.

Cancellation and changes

How can I modify the contact person or the email address for the invitations?
Please send an email with details of the company, the new contact person and/or the new email address to profidrive@man.eu .

How can I cancel a seminar previously booked?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Name of the participant, event date, venue and seminar topic as well as reason for cancellation.

How can I transfer a participant to a seminar on a different date?
Please send an email to profidrive@man.eu including the following data: Name, surname, details about the original seminar (date, location, seminar topic) and the details about the new seminar (date, location, seminar topic). You will then be booked onto the new seminar.

Can I register a substitute participant for a seminar?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Name of the registered participant, event date, venue and seminar topic. We will cancel the registered participant in the system and replace her/him with the substitute participant. Please let us have the private data of the substitute participant.

Fragen zur Angebotsanfrage und Buchung

Allgemeines

Was passiert nachdem ich eine Angebotsanfrage gestellt habe?
Sie erhalten per E-Mail ein Angebot und mögliche Seminartermine zur Auswahl.

Muss ich meine privaten Daten bei der Angebotsanfrage hinterlegen?
Die privaten Daten der Teilnehmer benötigen wir für die Ausstellung der Zertifikate. Es ist wichtig, dass die Daten korrekt eingetragen werden, damit das Zertifikat von der Führerscheinstelle anerkannt wird. Die Daten der Teilnehmer benötigen wir spätestens zwei Wochen vor dem Seminartermin.

Was passiert, wenn ich die Terminbestätigung bzw. das Anmeldeformular zurückgeschickt habe?
Sie erhalten eine Eingangsbestätigung über den Erhalt der Anmeldung von uns. Zwei Wochen vor dem Seminartermin wird Ihnen zudem die Einladung per E-Mail zugeschickt.

Anmeldung

Kann ich mich ohne Internetzugang bzw. E-Mail anmelden?
Auf Anfrage senden wir Ihnen per Fax ein Anmeldeformular zu, über das Sie sich anmelden können.

Stornierung und Änderungen

Wie kann ich den Ansprechpartner oder die E-Mail-Adresse für die Einladungen ändern?
Senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail mit Angabe der Firma, des neuen Ansprechpartners und/ oder der neuen E-Mailadresse an profidrive@man.eu .

Wie kann ich ein gebuchtes Seminar stornieren?
Senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail mit folgenden Angaben an profidrive@man.eu : Name des Teilnehmers, Veranstaltungsdatum, Veranstaltungsort und Seminarthema sowie Grund der Absage.

Wie kann ich einen Teilnehmer auf einen anderen Seminartermin umbuchen?
Senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an profidrive@man.eu mit folgenden Daten: Vorname, Nachname, Daten des ursprünglichen Seminartermins (Datum, Veranstaltungsort, Seminarthema) und die Daten des neuen Seminartermins (Datum, Veranstaltungsort, Seminarthema). Anschließend werden Sie auf den neuen Seminartermin umgebucht.

Kann ich einen Ersatzteilnehmer für ein Seminar anmelden?
Senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail mit folgenden Angaben an profidrive@man.eu : Name des angemeldeten Teilnehmers, Veranstaltungsdatum, Veranstaltungsort und Seminarthema. Wir stornieren den angemeldeten Teilnehmer im System und tauschen ihn durch den Ersatzteilnehmer aus. Bitte lassen Sie uns die privaten Daten des Ersatzteilnehmers zukommen.