Have you passed your driving test since January 1997?

If you are considering towing a large 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 !!!!!If you have been towing a large trailer, boat, horsebox or large caravan and you do NOT have the correct entitlement (Category B+E)) on your licence, you are running the risk of 9 points on your licence, and a fine.3 points for 'no category'.
6 points for 'no insurance'.
There could also be a fine of £400+  

Trailer B+E Test Preparation CourseThe course is 1 1/2 days long with the test on the second 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 course starts at 8.30am and finishes approx 4.30pm on the 1st day. 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.

• 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

Customers come to us from all over the UK because we can offer B+E on an intensive one on one basis, with a high pass rate, that many of our competitors choose to carry out over a 3,4 or even 5 day periods.

By training with us we aim to get you through your B+E test quickly, easily and save you money. From an Employers view we aim to keep your operative off of work for as little time as possible and successfully train local council operatives, Forestry Commission e.t.c in this fashion, and that's why people travel to us from a far, there are a number of local places to stay, we recommend the following B&B's for your course.

 

Towing Regulations
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.