Have you passed your driving test since January 1997?

If you are considering towing a trailer, boat, horsebox or large caravan you are not legally allowed to tow trailers e.t.c with a gross laden weight or MAM - (maximum authorised mass) exceeding 750kg and you will have to take the Category B+E Trailer Test. This includes most horseboxes, large boats, caravans e.t.c

WARNING - By towing in excess of this weight your insurance is not valid !!!!!

Trailer B+E Test Preparation CourseThe course is 1 day long with the test if required the following day. The test is marked at the level of HGV and therefore is of considerable higher standard than the regular practical driving test. It is not just about reversing with a trailer, it is also about improving your own driving skills.

The day course starts at 9am and finishes approx 5pm. You will have 2 small breaks and a lunch period. The course will include trailer use and the law, loading and coupling plus the off-road handling exercise. You will need the standard B Class licence to undertake this course. The following day the B+E test will be arranged and you will have training before the test. The course fee includes hire of the trailer for the test.

We use an Ifor Williams BV85G Braked Box Van for our tuition which comply's with all the current regulations for the B+E Test with a MAM of 2700kg. You will need to supply your own towing vehicle, this should be suitable for towing a trailer of this size or you can hire one from us. Please contact us for more details

• Check the Driving Standards Agency Regulations regarding licences and towing
• At the start of the B+E Test you are required to explain some questions relevant to the vehicle and towing. These are called "show me / tell me

Please note: Towing regulations are quite complex. There are exceptions where you can tow an average caravan with a car having passed your test after 1997 depending on the weight of the towing vehicle and caravan. Most commercial trailers, horseboxes, large caravans are way in excess of the allowable weight and would require this B+E test.