Are you legal to tow a trailer?

If you passed your car driving test after January 1997 (including re-tests), you now need to pass a separate test (licence category B + E) for towing a trailer or caravan weighing over 750kg M.A.M. (Maximum Authorised Mass). Most horse boxes, cattle trailers and caravans weigh this much unladen.
The Trailer Towing Test (B + E) is based on the LGV driving test and includes all aspects of towing trailers as well as general on road techniques. In preparation for the test, the courses cover off-road manoeuvring and reversing, a controlled stop, hitching and un-hitching, the theory of loading and un-loading and also securing the load.
The trailer training also includes an on-road assessment to cover the allowances required above and beyond your standard road driving techniques. The braking, reversing and uncoupling/recoupling exercises will be undertaken off road.
The majority of people who fail the B+E Test do so because their road driving skills do not meet the required standards.

Course options

Courses are based on one to one tuition using the vehicle and trailer pictured above.

All trailer courses are based on £30/hr

A 2hour assessment is advised prior to commencement of a specified course to make sure you're on the correct one.

2 Day course (12 hours) This course is ideal if you have towing experience and can reverse very well. £360

2 1/2 day course (15 hours) This is ideal if you have some towing experience and reversing isn't to much of a problem. £450

3 Day course (18 hours) This is suitable if you are new to towing and have no experience of reversing. £540

 

Courses can be arranged to suit you. If you already hold a licence to tow but would like advice and experience either in my vehicle or your own then please contact me for details.

All course durations are subject to individual candidates ability and therefore isn't a garantee of test readiness.